An unemployed worker who can’t find work and is on Social Security Disability Insurance benefits could be eligible for jobless aid under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to an Associated Press report.The SNAP program provides assistance to people who are not working and do not qualify for Medicaid but do have a disability.A […]
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How to Use Google Assistant To Help Save Pets
The search giant is introducing a new service to help pets find homes.Google Assistant is now available on the Play Store, where it will allow pets to help the company save their homes.It’s also available on Google Home, Google Assistant’s connected speaker.The service works by sending a voice message to the device.If a pet says […]
Why my new job doesn’t pay the bills
I’m one of the lucky ones who don’t have to pay for a new car, a new TV or a new couch.But there are a lot of people who can’t afford to buy all that they need.I’m not one of them.Theresa Murphy, an executive assistant at a large law firm, is one of those people.I […]
How to help America’s struggling workers with home care, a ‘real problem’
The country has been grappling with a shortage of skilled workers for years.As many as 80 percent of all U.S. workers are at least 25 years old, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.And as the economy has recovered, millions of people have found themselves out of work or underemployed.The median income for a worker […]
How to help your family learn about home care assistance: Tips and advice
When you need help with caring for your elderly parents, siblings, ailing parents or someone with dementia, help is available.Here are some helpful tips to help you navigate your search.1.Get a planBureau of Labor Statistics says most Americans, about one in four, don’t have a home insurance policy that covers their care.But if you have […]
Why the Housing Assistance Tax is a Bad Idea
There are some things you can do to help those who are struggling. The U.S. government is the largest landlord of housing assistance. And the problem is that we’re not helping them much. We are giving them government handouts, but not enough. I know that sounds like a crazy thing to say. But the truth is that most of the […]
The new generation of affordable homes is here
The Next BigFuture home care assistance program will give families more flexibility in deciding where they want to live.The program, which will help families pay for a house or apartment, has been developed by the Massachusetts Department of Energy, Environment and Natural Resources.The Next BIG Future home care program will be expanded to help families […]
How to Get Help to Pay for Home Care Assistance
As the country faces a record-high number of people without health insurance, many are struggling to make ends meet.Here’s how to help out.
What to know about emergency rental assistance programs
It’s been a year since President Donald Trump signed the Affordable Care Act, which set out to provide health care to millions of Americans.But the rollout of the program has been rocky at best.According to a report by the Kaiser Family Foundation, about 80% of people receiving rental assistance are now facing financial hardship due […]
When Google Assistant turns on your phone, you’re in trouble
In the coming months, Google Assistant will be getting smarter, allowing you to ask more intelligent questions when it’s on your side of the phone.For example, if you have Google Assistant on your Android phone, it will ask you questions about the weather and the weather app in the Google News app, as well as […]