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The USDA announced SNAP benefits will increase by just a few dollars next year. Find out how much your household will receive from October onwards.

SNAP Food Benefits to Increase by Just $2 a Month for a Family of 4 in 2025

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With July quickly coming to a close, SNAP beneficiaries in eight states should expect to see their July payments hit their accounts by Sunday. The funds, worth up to $1,751 for a household of eight, will be uploaded to an Electronic Benefit Transfer card, which functions as a debit card and can be used at […]

Food stamps: Eight states sending out SNAP benefits worth up to $1,751 this week

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Millions of Americans are not receiving the correct amount of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, according to data released by the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS).

SNAP UPDATE: Millions of Americans Face Incorrect Benefit Payments

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HUNDREDS of Americans are eligible for part of a massive $6.49 million settlement that could result in tens of thousands of dollars being deposited in their bank accounts. Individuals that were impacted in a 2022 data breach are eligible to claim part of the large settlement. The settlement stems from...

Americans to get one-time $10,000 payment as company coughs up $6.49m for data breach – and you don’t need documentation

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(NEXSTAR) — For a second time this year, some Social Security recipients are on track to receive two payments in the same month. Those who receive Supplemental Security Income usually get one payment a month. According to the Social Security Administration, this comes on the first day of the month — for August, that was Thursday.

Some Social Security recipients getting extra payment in August: Here’s why

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Unlock the mystery of Social Security benefits after a breakup. Discover if you can still claim your ex's benefits after their death.

Can You Collect Your Ex’s Social Security When They Die?

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An Oklahoma father and mother have been charged with murder after they brought their severely malnourished - and dead - child to the hospital - and claimed she had the flu. Anthony Yonko, 37, and Lisa Mitchell, 30, were arrested on August 2 and charged with murder in the death of the 7-year-old child. Yonko is also charged with one count each of torturing, maiming and death of a child by injuring.Midwest City police responded to Saint Anthony’s Midwest Hospital on Friday afternoon after they were notified by the Medical Examiner’s Office.Medical personnel told police the mother carried the child...

Parents bring dead and malnourished child, 7, to the hospital saying she had the flu: report

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I took my standard weekly shopping list to Trader Joe's and Walmart to see which grocery chain had the best variety, deals, and experience.

I took the same grocery list to Trader Joe's and Walmart. My money went way further at the bigger chain, and I found cool stuff.

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Sign up for Chalkbeat’s free weekly newsletter to keep up with how education is changing across the U.S.Millions of children in six states won’t get federally backed summer food benefits they’re eligible for until just before school starts. And in Delaware, Montana, and Nevada, half a million kids won’t get them until the new school year begins.Summer EBT, also known as SUN Bucks, provides low-income families with $120 per school-age child to buy groceries over the summer. It’s a rare example of a pandemic-era program that Congress made permanent, and most states are offering it for the first time this...

Summer EBT delays have left families waiting weeks or months for crucial food benefits

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Unfortunately, if you're about to have a three-payday month, you won't have another one until 2025.

Will you get an extra paycheck in August? How to know

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Most working people think they deserve a raise, but few of us expect to see our paycheck increase by three figures overnight.And yet, that’s precisely what happened to one man in Chile who checked his bank balance only to discover that his employer had accidentally paid him a hell of a lot more than he was owed.The man had received 165,398,851 Chilean pesos (almost £135,000 or $175,000) instead of his usual salary of 500,000 pesos (around £408 or £528).In other words, he’d been paid 330 times his usual amount.The unnamed man worked for the Industrial Food Consortium (CIAL), a producer...

Man accidentally paid 330 times his salary takes the money and disappears

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The Federal Trade Commission returned millions of dollars to consumers through FTC refunds for nine settlements in June and July. The FTC sent more than $12 million in refunds to consumers who paid for deceptive real estate investment coaching from Zurixx. According to the FTC and the Utah Department of...

FTC refunds | June & July 2024

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THE FBI has issued a warning about a new scam targeting people nationwide. This peculiar scam manipulates individuals into cutting up their bank cards and sending the remains to fraudsters while preserving the vital chip. This scam has already resulted in significant financial losses for countless victims. One victim, a Las Vegas woman, was defrauded […]

Wells Fargo customers warned over suspicious requests from ‘bank employees,’ as one claims caller ‘knew where I lived’

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Explore ways to deposit money into someone else's bank account, ensuring your money transfer is safe and efficient while also finding the best option.

How to Deposit Money Into Someone Else's Account

It’s hard to deny the allure of remote work in 2024, particularly over the last few summer months. The idea of being able to maintain a flexible work schedule and ditch the commute has been a sought-after perk for employees in virtually every industry. So, how do you actually...

47 Fully Remote Jobs You Can Apply for in August 2024

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has become aware of a phishing scam and is warning those who might be affected. In a message sent on its website, FMCSA stated that “an email is being sent to registered entities by someone pretending to be FMCSA and requesting that you complete attached forms, which ask for a social security number and a USDOT PIN.

SCAM ALERT: FMCSA warns of phishing emails

CERTAIN dry shampoo users could be in for their share of a $850,000 pot of cash. The parent company of haircare brand IGK have agreed to resolve claims that three of their products were contaminated with a carcinogen. A class action lawsuit alleged that IGK Direct Flight, IGK Jet Lag...

IGK fans can score one time payments from $850k dry shampoo settlement – the two criteria you must meet

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A new initiative aims to provide housing for vulnerable Medicaid members, enhancing community wellness and support. MORRIS COUNTY, N.J. - In a significant move to tackle housing instability among Medicaid recipients, New Jersey's Human Services Commissioner Sarah Adelman, along with Community Affairs Commissioner Jacquelyn A. Suárez, today announced the availability of $95 million in funding for developers. This initiative, part of the Healthy Homes program, is designed to create affordable housing opportunities for NJ FamilyCare members who are either homeless, at risk of homelessness, or currently living in institutional settings.

$95 Million for Healthy Homes: Housing for Medicaid Members

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$3,487 in SNAP Benefits: Find Out When Your State Will Pay in August!

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will start issuing benefits for August...

$3,487 in SNAP Benefits: Find Out When Your State Will Pay in August!

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