Money

A new law requiring a minimum wage of $20 per hour will significantly increase fast restaurant workers' wages starting Monday in California.  This action intends to give greater financial stability to a field that has historically paid…

The California Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) users who are enrolled in CalFresh are preparing for their yearly recertification process as April 2024 approaches.  CalFresh is a lifeline for thousands of families in…

The $1.08 billion Powerball prize from last summer has finally been claimed by its rightful owner, Yanira Alvarez, who takes center stage as the lucky ticket holder.   Alvarez struck it lucky and won the third-largest Powerball jackpot…

Social Security changed benefit calculations for millions of Americans by enacting a ground-breaking rule to enhance financial support for vulnerable populations. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program will no longer consider…

Social Security beneficiaries across the United States are eagerly awaiting the arrival of their next round of payments, which are set to commence in April.  The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides millions of checks each…

Montana's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is gearing up to distribute April's payments, providing essential financial support to eligible households across the state.  Beginning on April 2 and spanning until April 6,…

Big jackpots were awarded in Monday night's Powerball drawing to five Pennsylvania-sold tickets. To win $50,000, four players had to match four of the five winning numbers in addition to the Powerball number. A player won $100,000 by…

The IRS has clarified that while the window to claim stimulus funds for 2023 has closed, there's still an opportunity to claim up to $2,400 in 2024.  The 2024 tax return must be filed by qualified American taxpayers in order to receive…