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Kamala Harris Shines a Spotlight on Housing Affordability as a Major Political Priority

In a recent address, Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the importance of housing affordability, marking it as one of the most pressing issues in the current political landscape. S...

Before starting a business, you must have sufficient funds to fund your project. If not, you have to look around for ways to get capital. You can eith...

What You Need to Know About a Business Grant A business grant is money set aside by federal, state, county, or local go...

Youngstown State University Offers Pandemic Relief Grants to Students

In a press release issued Monday April 5, Youngstown State University stated that its students will be eligible to receive grants to help with their pandemic-related expenses. These grants are part of a ne...

July Inflation Report: Your Quick Guide to Winners and Losers at Checkout (Price Changes by Category)

The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% year-over-year in July 2025, matching June’s pace, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Monthly inflation incre...

Helping Students Succeed: Grants for Tutoring Low-Income Students

Education is the key to unlocking a brighter future. Yet for many students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the cost of tutoring and other educational supports can be prohibitive. Fortunately, there are n...

Illinois United Way Foundation Announces More COVID-19 Relief Grants

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress on March 27, 2020. It included more than $2 trillion in aid. The aid was to be disbursed over many months, allowing in...

What if You Won't Live Long Enough to Pay Off Your Student Loans?

No one can deny that student debt is piling up at a startling rate in the United States. It has gotten to the point where those who are now legally considered senior citizens, some of them well into their sixt...

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...

49ers Offer Social Justice Grants

The San Francisco 49ers are easily one of the most popular sporting franchises on the globe. During the 1980s, they won four Super Bowl titles with Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, and then another in the 1990s with Hall of Fame QB Ste...