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A guaranteed income program in Northern California is offering selected artists more than $10,000 in direct payments and the money comes with no spending restrictions. The Creative Growth Gr...
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Special Monthly Compensation at the S level (SMC-S) provides higher VA disability payments to veterans with severe service-connected conditions that limit independence. Often called “housebound” ben...
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Consumers who purchased certain recalled dry dog food products may be eligible for payment from the Mid America Pet Food class action settlement, but claims must be filed by February 5, 2026. Â W...
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Veterans with GERD (acid reflux) may qualify for VA disability benefits if the condition is linked to military service. While GERD has no standalone diagnostic code, the VA rates it by analogy to ...
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A new round of $500 monthly stimulus-style payments is rolling out under the Housing Stability Initiative, a guaranteed income program designed to help families stay housed and financially stable. The p...
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If you’re approved for SSDI or SSI, you may be eligible for back pay — money owed for months you qualified but weren’t paid while your claim was pending. Eligibility depends mainly on when yo...
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Grubhub has agreed to a $7.15 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit over its practice of listing restaurants on its platforms without their consent. If your restaurant was added to Grubhub,...
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A historic $700 million settlement has been reached with Google after a nationwide lawsuit accused the company of monopolizing the Android app market and charging consumers up to 30% in commissions on app purchas...
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Many low-income households can get a free iPhone or a heavily discounted smartphone in 2025 through the federal Lifeline Program. This program helps families stay connected by offering free d...
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