From 2020 to 2021, there were three separate stimulus checks — or Economic Impact Payments — sent out to eligible U.S. households. These checks totaled up to $3,200 per income tax filer and up to ...

Earlier this week, the ongoing government shutdown obtained a dubious honor — at 39 days and counting, it has become the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history. The shutdown began Oct. 1 ...

A view of the U.S. Capitol following rain showers on the eighth day of the federal government shutdown on Oct. 8 in Washington. President Donald Trump said on Oct. 6 that he would be "happy" to ...

In the wake of the pandemic, many families are still grappling with financial challenges. Although federal stimulus checks have ceased, various government assistance programs remain active, providing ...

The House of Representatives approved the proposed P6.793 trillion national budget for 2026 on its third and final reading, with more funds allocated to government assistance programs, or ayuda, and ...

LAUREL, Md. — As the government enters into day 16 of the shutdown, more companies are offering relief for their customers. WSSC Water is expanding their assistance programs to offer more relief for ...

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ...

As winter weather and the impacts of the federal government shutdown roll across Colorado, programs are available to help people around Colorado Springs pay their utility bills. Colorado Springs ...

INDIANA IS ONE OF FIVE STATES THAT ARE MAKING THIS CHANGE IN THE NEW YEAR. MEANTIME, KROGER IS MAKING FRESH FOOD MORE ACCESSIBLE WITH ITS NEW VERIFIED SAVINGS PROGRAM. SO CUSTOMERS WHO USE SNAP WITH ...