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Brainerd, MN, Receives Grants for Essential Family and Community Services

The Initiative Foundation of Brainerd, MN, received a $140,000 grant from the CARES Act. It is now disbursing the money to 31 entities in the community. Those organizations that will receive smaller...

Is $3 Million Enough to Retire at 65? Here's A Comprehensive Look

With increasing life expectancies and rising living costs, planning for retirement has become more crucial than ever. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the average life expectancy in the United States is ...

What You Need to Know Before Applying for Personal Grants

There are a number of personal grants available to Americans. The government provides these free funds to help individuals pay for specific expenses and even help with small business. Personal grants are available for ...

THE ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES OF BUSINESS GRANTS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT

Grants are non-refundable funds given out by the government or a non-governmental organization to a recipient, often a non-profit organization, a school, an individual, a hospital, or a business. Get...

Smart Retirement Planning: How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits

Thinking about retirement? You’re not alone—and you’re smart to start planning now. Social Security benefits play a big role in retirement income for millions of Americans. But he...

Unprecedented Grant Funds For Nonprofits and Small Businesses

Unprecedented Grant Funds For Nonprofits and Small Businesses COVID-19 emergency response funds represent unprecedented philanthropic opportunities for nonprofits and small businesses serving their local communiti...

Homeless Initiative Nonprofits to Receive Grants

2020 has been quite a mess and a really bad year for millions upon millions of people. When the Covid-19 virus hit, it quickly became a global pandemic, and people from all normal demographics have been suffering. It is estim...

A Path Forward: Recovery and Rebuilding After the Middle Tennessee Tornadoes

The tornadoes that tore through Middle Tennessee left heartbreak and destruction in their wake. Homes were reduced to rubble, businesses were damaged, and lives were lost, leaving communities forev...

March Social Security Payments: When Will Your Check Arrive?

March is here, and if you're a Social Security beneficiary, you may be wondering when you can expect to receive your monthly payment. The Social Security Administration has released the payment schedule for...