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US Retirees are Claiming Social Security in Record Numbers Amid Threats to Benefits Continuity

US retirees are claiming social security cheques much earlier than planned and settling for lower monthly incomes amid threats to the program and access to benefits.

International Business Times UK · May 28, 2025

List of child welfare research grants marked for termination in mistaken HHS email

An employee of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services sent an email Wednesday that mistakenly included plans to terminate more than 150 research grants related to child and family well-being

The Independent UK · May 2, 2025

DOGE wanted to assign staff to the nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice because it got federal funds

The nonprofit Vera Institute of Justice says staff from Elon Musk’s DOGE contacted them to “assign” a team to the organization and said DOGE staff told them they intended to “assign” teams to all nonprofits that receive funds appropriated by Congress

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2025

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As DOGE rips through the federal government, Texans wonder what it means for them

Dozens of federal offices were expected to close in Texas, but the reality continues to shift.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 8, 2025

CFPB drops mobile-home loan lawsuit

The federal agency alleged Vanderbilt Mortgage knew borrowers couldn't repay their loans

Salon · Mar 16, 2025

Experts: SNAP cuts could deepen hunger

SNAP cuts could leave families unable to afford basic meals, worsening food insecurity and local economies

Salon · Mar 10, 2025

Social Security Administration Warns of Massive Layoffs: What It Means to You

The Social Security Administration is gearing up to layoff thousands of workers. Here’s how it can impact you.

Kiplinger · Feb 28, 2025

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Sarasota's Season of Sharing program pays some families' bills as they recover from hurricane season

Residents of Florida’s Gulf Coast endured two major hurricanes and a tropical storm in the span of nine weeks, and they are still feeling the economic shockwaves

The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2024

More families go in debt to pay for food

The spike in the cost of groceries can cause low-income, food-insecure folks to get into a debt cycle

Salon · Oct 12, 2024

What housing plans do US presidential candidates Trump and Harris offer?

Since 2020, average US home prices are up 50% while wages have risen 23%, making home purchases out of reach for many.

Al Jazeera · Sep 18, 2024

Trump pledges to ban mortgages for undocumented immigrants, claims they're driving up housing costs

According the Urban Institute, out of more than 3.4 million mortgages issued in 2023, less than 6,000 went to undocumented individuals

Latin Times · Sep 6, 2024

How down payment assistance for homebuyers works

If you qualify, down payment assistance can make homebuying more affordable.

Fortune · Jul 5, 2024

To fight poverty, some Texas cities gave aid with no strings attached. Conservatives are pushing back.

Guaranteed income programs let participants use funds however they see fit. Critics argue they're not a good use of taxpayer dollars.

The Texas Tribune · Jun 10, 2024

The grim, new normal of grocery shopping

From "shop-hopping" to relying on Buy Now, Pay Later programs to afford food, grocery shopping has gotten grim

Salon · May 26, 2024

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Salon · May 21, 2024

The SNAP crisis is worse than we thought

"More and more people cannot keep up with rising food prices and are struggling to feed their families"

International Business Times UK · May 21, 2024

Del Monte Sells $395 Luxury Pineapple While Americans Struggle From Credit Card Debt To Buy Groceries

$395.99 pineapples highlight the absurdity of soaring grocery prices in America, forcing many to rely on credit despite the risks.

Latin Times · Apr 30, 2024

Record Disparity: Average wealth of Latino, Black families is six times lower than that of Whites

For the first time in U.S. history, the race and ethnicity average disparity exceeded $1 million

Reason · Jan 22, 2024

School Choice Is Popular and Increasingly Common

Kids have disappeared from public schools, with most opting for a range of alternatives.

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The Independent UK · Dec 7, 2023

Gates Foundation takes on poverty in the U.S. with $100 million commitment

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced Thursday that it will donate $100 million to expand its work on economic mobility in the U.S. The country’s largest foundation says the commitment represents a change in how it operates by putting more power in the hands of grantees

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2023

Urgent action needed to combat impact of climate change on healthy ageing: study

Researchers are calling for climate resilient age-friendly cities.

Kiplinger · Nov 24, 2023

Gen Xers Ask: ‘Can I Afford to Retire?’

A feature on how Gen Xers are struggling with retirement planning.

WEKU · Nov 2, 2023

As some medical debt disappears from Americans' credit reports, scores are rising

Credit rating agencies have removed small unpaid medical bills from consumer credit, and some people are seeing their credit scores improve, a new study finds.

Reason · Oct 11, 2023

John Oliver Grudgingly Accepts Homeschooling

The tut-tutting class has retreated from pushing for a ban on DIY education to fretting over regulation.

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

National Hispanic Heritage Month highlights cultural diversity of Spanish-speaking Americans

Hispanic history and culture take center stage across the U.S. for National Hispanic Heritage Month

Los Angeles Times · Jul 19, 2023

Single homeless women in LA County suffer high levels of violence, new study finds

To help the more than 75,000 people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County, officials have long tailored their programs to the needs of subgroups, including veterans, families and the chronically homeless.

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