Over 323,000 borrowers who have a total and permanent disability (TPD) will receive more than $5.8 billion in automatic student loan discharges due to a new regulation announced today by the U.S. Department of Education. The change will apply to borrowers who are identified through an existing data

On July 28, 2021, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau hosted a demonstration of a new Rental Assistance Finder tool . This tool compiles information from both the U.S. Department of Treasury and the National Low-Income Housing Coalition, to connect renters and landlords with resources available

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation, and Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Programs Affected by Federal Deadline of September 4.

Pennsylvanians Can Choose From More Than 5,000 Unique Training Modules through SkillUp® PA, a virtual learning platform offered in partnership with Metrix Learning and PA CareerLink®.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a re-evaluation of the Thrifty Food Plan , used to calculate Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. As a result, the average SNAP benefit – excluding additional funds provided as part of pandemic relief – will increase for

The Internal Revenue Service and the Treasury Department have announced that millions of American families are now receiving their advance Child Tax Credit (CTC) payment for the month of August as direct deposits begin posting in bank accounts and checks arrive in mailboxes. This second batch of

Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of Social Security, today announced 12 new Compassionate Allowances conditions. Compassionate Allowances is an initiative that quickly identifies severe medical conditions and diseases that meet Social Security’s standards for disability benefits.

PA Public Utility Commission Offers Easy Tips to Feel Cooler and Conserve Energy During Summer Heatwaves.