Federal food assistance programs used by millions could be at risk as the federal government shutdown continues, proponents of those programs said. The federal government went into a shutdown Oct. 1 ...

As the government shutdown continues, conversations about SNAP, WIC and other government benefits have become more dire. Government food benefits assist around 42 million Americans and more than ...

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 ...

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 ...

Matthew Lesko has launched a free online tool to help individuals identify federal, state, and local government and ...

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 ...

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 ...

As millions of Americans face a gap in food assistance due to the federal government shutdown, some families also worry about how they'll pay their winter heating bills. The shutdown has delayed ...