How to Get Free Food From DoorDash If Your November SNAP Benefits Are Delayed

Millions of American families face food insecurity as the government shutdown disrupts SNAP payments, with emergency funds covering only about half of recipients. To help fill the gap, DoorDash h...

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2026 Social Security COLA Benefits to Rise 2.8% to Keep Up With Inflation

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that Social Security benefits, including retirement, disability, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI),  will increase 2.8% in 2026. ...

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Which States Are Still Sending Tax Rebates Before 2025 Ends?

Several states are issuing year-end tax rebates and relief payments to residents. These are state programs, not federal tax refunds, and come from surpluses, dividend programs, or inflation relief measures. Pa...

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U.S. Minimum Wage Update: New Rates for December 2025

The minimum wage in the United States is finally moving again after more than a decade of being stuck at the same number. With inflation pushing up the cost of groceries, rent, and transportation, the recent wage increa...

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Is a $2,000 Stimulus Check Coming Before Black Friday 2025? Here’s the Real Update

As Black Friday gets closer, posts on social media are once again claiming that the IRS will send a $2,000 stimulus check before the big shopping weekend. Many families are hoping for extra s...

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Mortgage Payments Drop After Fed Rate Cut in October 2025: What Homebuyers and Homeowners Need to Know

The Federal Reserve’s October 2025 rate cut has brought welcome relief to borrowers by lowering borrowing costs and reducing monthly mortgage payments. Although the...

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Donald Trump Proposes 50-Year Mortgages to Boost Housing Market

The U.S. housing market is slowing, and former President Donald Trump has suggested a bold solution: 50-year mortgages. Trump shared the idea while contrasting it with the traditional 30-year mortgage pop...

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$2.1 Billion Homekey+ Program Builds Permanent Housing for Veterans

Supportive housing projects for veterans in California have reached nearly 75% completion, marking a major step toward addressing homelessness and inflation-driven housing pressures. The state is developin...

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Shutdown + Inflation: Unemployment & Relief Options for Federal Workers

Government shutdown impacted hundreds of thousands of federal workers, leaving many wondering how to cover their expenses, especially as inflation continues to raise everyday costs. If agencies cl...

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Minimum Wage in Washington Set to Rise: Bigger Paychecks Coming in 2026

Starting January 1, 2026, workers in Washington will see a 2.8% minimum wage increase, raising the hourly rate to $17.13. The adjustment, announced by the state’s Department of Labor and Industri...

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