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The Biden administration has lined up some heavy telecom hitters to expand high-speed internet access to more Americans, as 20 internet providers — including Comcast, AT&T and Verizon — have agreed to help out. By Vance Cariaga See: Surprising Things You Can Buy With Food StampsSNAP 2022: Is My State Giving Out Extra EBT Food Stamp Money in May? The companies will assist in offering high-speed internet to millions of unconnected households as part of the Biden administration’s $1 trillion infrastructure bill, the Wall Street Journal reported....

SNAP provides benefits to eligible low-income households across the U.S. The benefits are deposited monthly into SNAP accounts linked to EBT cards. Meijer, a midwestern supercenter chain, accepts SNAP EBT payments in-store and has recently started accepting EBT payments on meijer.com for home delivery and pickup orders. By Josephine Nesbit See: 10 Things You Should Always Buy at WalmartFind: Unplug These Appliances That Hike Up Your Electricity Bill “We’re excited to accept SNAP benefits across our Meijer Pickup and Delivery shopping experiences,” said Derek Steele, Vice President of Customer Strategy for Meijer....

There seems to be no ceiling to how high home prices can go in the United States. Look no further than the latest data from Fannie Mae, which recently raised its home price forecast for 2022 even after prices have risen at record rates. By Vance Cariaga See: As Home Prices Reach 34-Year Record, Mortgage Rates Could Be Final Nail in Coffin for Some Homebuyers Find: National Home Price Index: How Did the Predictions Hold Up From One Year to the Next?...

On Feb. 4, the Federal Reserve Board named Jerome Powell as “Chair Pro Tempore,” pending Senate confirmation to a second term as Chair of the Board of Governors, according to a Fed announcement. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Explore: How Much Will the Fed Raising Interest Rates Affect You?Learn: Fed Rate Hikes Could Lead to Bitcoin Vulnerability, Goldman Sachs Says “The action, effective February 5, enables him to continue to carry out his duties as Chair after the expiration of his term on the same day, and while the confirmation process is underway,” the Fed said in its announcement....

Talking about money is never easy — especially when it comes to your parents. Most people with aging parents have never had a conversation with them about their finances, retirement or savings. What makes the talk even more difficult is that a majority of baby boomers aren’t ready for retirement, and many have no savings at all. By Josephine Nesbit See: Baby Boomers Share Their Biggest Money Regrets for Gen Z To Learn FromFind: A Majority of Boomers Fear They Won’t Be Able to Retire Due to Pandemic...

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients in Georgia get their benefits paid on the same schedule every month, including in October 2022. Payments are distributed beginning on the fifth of the month and based on the last two digits of your SNAP ID number. By Vance Cariaga Food Stamps: What is the Maximum SNAP EBT Benefit for 2023?Check Out: This Credit Score Mistake Could Be Costing Millions of Americans The program is run by the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS), which deposits monthly SNAP benefits to low-income households through the Georgia Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card....

The pandemic has led to increased use of grocery delivery services, such as Instacart and Gopuff. Both Instacart and Gopuff deliver groceries and household essentials across the US. By Scott Jeffries About Gopuff About Instacart Services Delivery Fee Membership While Instacart partners with existing retailers to provide products to consumers’ doorsteps, Gopuff makes a lot of its products in-house and delivers them to customers through its micro-fulfillment centers. In hopes of making grocery delivery available to everyone, both services are forging partnerships with convenience stores and grocers....

Crypto trading platform BitMart said it would use its own funds to compensate users affected by a Dec. 4 hack of the platform — the cost of which it had estimated to be around $150 million, according to a series of updates posted to its website. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy Blockchain security and data analytics company PeckShield, however, estimated the loss to be around $200 million. “Total estimated loss: ~200M (~100M on @ethereum and ~96M on @BinanceChain )....

About 63,000 home-purchase agreements fell through across the country in July, according to a new report from Redfin. That equates to 16.1% of homes that went under contract that month — the highest percentage on record, except for March and April 2020, when the housing market was halted by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic. By Casey Bond So why are homebuyers backing out of deals? Rising mortgage rates have made it more difficult for prospective buyers to afford a loan....

NFL RedZone is the NFL’s special weekly program for those who want to catch up on the highlights of the regular football season. RedZone is a great program for those who don’t want to miss out on games but don’t have the time to watch full replays. It’s also a great companion for fantasy football leagues. By Chris Ozarowski About RedZone Pricing Watching for Free Watching Replays Subscribing to RedZone through the NFL app will set you back $35 for a full season....

Actress Jamie Chung got her big break on reality TV when she was cast on MTV’s “The Real World: San Diego.” Chung has been able to parlay her reality television fame into roles on both the big and small screen, allowing her to rack up a net worth of $5 million. By Gabrielle Olya See: The Richest Celebrity From Every StateAnd More: How Rich Are Harry And Meghan? Here’s a quick look at Chung’s stats:...

Mary J. Blige, 51, is an American singer, songwriter, actress and producer who is regarded as the “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul.” Blige most recently lent her unique blend of R&B, rock, blues and gospel sound to the Super Bowl LVI halftime show. By Michelle Tompkins See: How Rich is Kendrick Lamar? Find: How Much It Will Cost To Attend Super Bowl LVI — Plus $5K at Least for Tickets! In the past 31 years, Blige has released 13 albums including “What’s the 411?...

By Gabrielle Olya Back to Day 28: How To Live Richer in Your 50sRead Day 27: How To Live Richer in Your 40s Becoming a homeowner is a major milestone in both your personal and financial lives. But now that you’ve made it to this point, it’s important to know how to make the most of it. This means figuring out what type of investments in your home are worth the money — like thorough insurance coverage — and which are not — such as renovations that can ultimately hurt your home’s value....

By Gabrielle Olya Revisit Day 30: How To Live Richer as a New ParentBack to Day 29: How To Live Richer as a Homeowner After decades of hard work, retirement is the time to relax and enjoy your golden years. But it takes careful planning to ensure that you can live out these years feeling secure financially. Here’s how to Live Richer in retirement. Don’t Splurge Right Away You may be tempted to plan that huge vacation or buy your dream car right after you retire, but it’s best to delay making big purchases until you have a good sense of how much you can afford on your retirement income....

Americans have been racking up credit card debt — and inflation is making it harder to break out of the debt cycle. According to recent data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, total household debt surpassed $16 trillion in the second quarter of 2022, $2 trillion higher than pre-pandemic debt levels. Credit card balances alone increased by $46 billion from Q1. By Gabrielle Olya Take a Look: 10 Biggest Deals at Walmart for AugustMore: 7 Surprisingly Easy Ways To Reach Your Retirement Goals...

While cryptos at large are on a downward trend in this new year, a slice of the market is continuing to be one of the biggest winners of the crypto world. Metaverse virtual real estate is maintaining the impressive traction it garnered in 2021, growing at a fast pace, both in interest and prices. By Yaёl Bizouati-Kennedy See: Metaverse Virtual Real Estate is Booming: What’s the Appeal? Find: Best Metaverse Coins to Buy for 2022...

Millennials have faced a number of financial disadvantages in their prime earning years that their parents were spared (among them, the Great Recession and pandemic). Despite these financial challenges, they’ve been expected to eventually become the wealthiest generation, thanks to a morbid reality — when they’re baby boomer family members pass away, they’ll inherit their collective trillions of dollars. By Nicole Spector $4 Million Retirement: That’s How Much Millennials Will Need To Live ComfortablyLearn: 5 Ways Millennials Can Prep for Retirement Without Relying on Social Security...

Netflix is cracking down on password sharing, and the company’s plan is finally beginning to take shape. How long before the streamer begins penalizing you for those outside the household using your login information? By Josephine Nesbit See: 8 Ways To Get Paid Watching Netflix in 2023More Streaming: Paramount+ Adds Showtime To Sweeten Package DealCompare: 9 Free Movie Watching Websites and Streaming Services According to Netflix, people who do not live in your household will need to use their own account to watch Netflix....

In late February — as the world faced the prospect of Russia invading Ukraine — oil prices rose to just under $100 a barrel. By March 7, 2022, Brent crude, the world oil benchmark, had reached $139.13, the highest in nearly 15 years, Deseret News reported. Said prices have put further strain upon an already struggling world economy. By Dawn Allcot See: Why a Costco Membership Is Worth It for the Gas Prices Alone Find: Gas Prices 101: How Growing Need for Fuel Surcharges Affects Businesses (and You)...

As the year slowly draws to a close, many retirees will soon be embracing the spirit of giving. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reminding seniors aged over 70 1/2 that if they are making charitable donations this year, they should consider gifting through qualified charitable distributions (QCDs). By David Nadelle See: How Long $1 Million in Retirement Will Last in Every StateFind: 6 Types of Retirement Income That Aren’t Taxable...