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Discover the Most Affordable Cities to Buy a Home in the U.S.—With Help from Government Programs
If you've been feeling priced out of the housing market, you're not alone. Between soaring mortgage rates and limited listings, buying a home in the U.S. has become i...
How to Lower Your Medicare Part B Premiums if You’re in the Top 8%
Most people on Medicare will pay the standard $185 per month for Part B in 2025. But if your income is higher, you might face an extra charge known as IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount). ...
Federal PPP Loans Now Have More Business-Friendly Terms
Congress has passed, and President Trump has signed, a bill that reforms the Paycheck Protection Program. This large expenditure of federal money has provided funds to small businesses to help them stay afloat during th...
Debt Relief for Seniors & Disabled: How SSI & SSDI Recipients Can Take Control
Relying solely on Social Security SSI or SSDI can make debt feel overwhelming, but you still have options to manage and reduce your debt without risking your income. Your Social Security...
Claim Your Cash: Fairborn Has $215K Waiting to Be Claimed
If you live in Fairborn, you could have money waiting and it only takes a minute to check! The City of Fairborn has announced $215,468 in unclaimed funds available for local residents and businesses. These funds ...
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...
Social Security Checks Get Bigger: New Law Ends Federal Taxes for Most Seniors
Millions of seniors will now keep more of their Social Security checks thanks to a historic new law. The One Big, Beautiful Bill, recently signed into law, eliminates federal income taxes on Soc...
IRS to End Free Tax Filing Tool: Will You Have to Pay Now?
The IRS plans to shut down Direct File, a free tax filing tool many Americans used in 2025. That move could make filing taxes more expensive and harder for millions starting in 2026. Let's breakdown the key ...
ATM Took Your EBT Money but Didn’t Give Cash? Here’s Exactly What to Do
SNAP benefits are a lifeline for many families, and your EBT card ensures you can buy groceries or withdraw cash when you need it most. But what if you try to get cash at an ATM, and it deducts fro...
