Articles

• Author: Leo Olson
• Posted: Feb 09, 2024

  As families gear up for the month of February, the anticipation of Social Security payments takes center stage. The prospect of a $1,900 deposit is not just a financial transaction; it's a lifeline f...

• Author: Wilbert Raynor
• Posted: Feb 02, 2024

Amidst the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, Carrboro has announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at providing financial assistance to families struggling with housing, utility, chil...

• Author: Wilbert Raynor
• Posted: Jan 25, 2024

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, securing financial aid is a crucial step for many students and their families. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the gateway...

• Author: Wilbert Raynor
• Posted: Jan 11, 2024

Finding fresh produce, milk, and other nutritious WIC-approved items has become increasingly challenging for low-income families as the number of st...

• Author: Wilbert Raynor
• Posted: Jan 04, 2024

Social Security is evolving along with the economy and population. Retirees can anticipate several notable changes to the program in 2024 that will impact benefit calculations and eligibility. While the core of Socia...

• Author: Wilbert Raynor
• Posted: Dec 28, 2023

As families continue to face the challenges imposed by the ongoing pandemic, LIHEAP has stepped up to provide a crucial lifeline. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) has announced additi...

• Author: Leo Olson
• Posted: Dec 22, 2023

When families face unforeseen medical emergencies or life circumstances lead to job loss and reduced income, Medicaid coverage can be a crucial lifeline. Medicaid eligibility expands in times of crisis to help more people a...

• Author: Wilbert Raynor
• Posted: Dec 15, 2023

  El Paso Community College (EPCC) is addressing the challenges faced by student-parents through an innovative program called Family College. This initiative aims to provide affordable child...

• Author: Mary Singleton
• Posted: 2024-03-03

Parents of high school students understand too well the anxiety that many teens face when sitting for the SAT standardized test. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has thrown the College Board testing organizati...

• Author: Chris Remington
• Posted: 2024-01-11

In a new trend in moms all across the United States, group screaming sessions in outdoor public areas are all the rage. For the past few days, several widely publicized events of moms coming together and screaming as a way of ventin...