Volunteering as a family can not only bring everyone closer together and make a positive impact in the community, but it can also have unexpected financial benefits. While most people think of volunteering as an expense, such as transportation costs…
Social Security Supplemental Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides financial support to low-income individuals, including the elderly and disabled. In February 2023, a huge $914 payment is due to be paid to eligible recipients as 33 states boost…
A tragic event occurred in a Texas community on Thursday when three former high school student-athletes passed away in a car accident that involved a police chase and ended in a fiery crash. Phabian Bynaum, 19, Davarius Bynaum, 20, and…
Social Security recipients can look forward to bigger benefit checks in February thanks to the 8.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2023, the largest increase in 41 years. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that payments in February will be…
Installment loans are a popular choice for those who need to borrow money and pay it back over time. These loans come in many forms including personal loans, mortgages, auto loans, and student loans. Here’s a 5-step guide to help…
Tyre Nichols, a 29-year-old father and photography enthusiast, was brutally attacked and killed by five Memphis police officers on January 7th while on his way home from taking pictures of the sky. His friends and family are mourning the loss…
The Fair Tax Act, a proposal introduced by a group of House Republicans, aims to replace certain federal taxes with a national sales tax and decentralize the IRS. The plan, first introduced in 1999, would eliminate income, payroll, estate, and…
The $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicles (EVs) may become harder to obtain starting in March. The Inflation Reduction Act, a climate law signed by President Biden in August, altered the requirements for the existing tax credit for clean vehicles.…
Retirement is a time when many people want to relax and enjoy the fruits of their labor, but it can be difficult to do so if your retirement plans fall apart. There are several common mistakes people make that can…
A 47-year-old West Virginia man has been arrested and charged with kidnapping after police say he “tortured” a woman with a butane torch while keeping her trapped in her own home. According to the Philippi Police Department, officers received a…