Personal Finance

A bipartisan group of New York legislators is urging Governor Kathy Hochul to address the pressing issue of food insecurity by increasing the minimum benefit of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to $100 statewide. …

As the holiday season approaches, gift cards become popular for convenient and versatile presents.  However, amidst the festive cheer, scammers are finding crafty ways to exploit this generosity, risking your money and personal information.…

In a stark escalation of the ongoing crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights in Russia, security forces conducted raids on gay clubs and bars across Moscow less than 48 hours after the country's Supreme Court labeled the LGBTQ+ movement an extremist…

In a move set to bring significant relief to over 800,000 student loan borrowers, President Joe Biden has initiated the forgiveness of their loans, marking a milestone in the administration's efforts to address issues within the student…

Ohioans and Michiganders recently found themselves engaged in a friendly competition that led to the rediscovery of more than $3.4 million in unclaimed funds.  The initiative, aptly named the "Find Forgotten Funds" competition, was…

A black former FedEx delivery driver, D’Monterrio Gibson, has filed a new lawsuit against his former employer and two white men accused of shooting into his work van and engaging in a high-speed chase.  This marks the second civil suit…

The holiday season is notorious for bringing joy but also a strain on finances. With various expenses such as travel, gifts, and decorations, December can quickly become a costly month.  However, there's a proactive way to navigate the…

As the holiday season approaches, the focus on ensuring families have access to essential resources becomes paramount. In Illinois, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) plays a crucial role in providing support to…