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Combining dollar cutoffs with indexing changes fundamentally alters the structure and philosophy that have guided the Social Security program for the past 90 years.
The FHA’s New Loss Mitigation Waterfall Will Offer Much-Needed Relief to Borrowers Exiting Forbearance Evidence suggests the FHA’s low-documentation modification will greatly improve the take-up rate and increase the number of successful modifications.Three Strategies to Reach Food Insecure Communities across the Digital Divide Food assistance programs should implement multiple avenues to overcome technological barriers when engaging with participants.What Better Data Reveal about Pell Grants and College Prices Policies that reduce living expenses for college students could be the most effective at addressing college affordability for low-income students.The USDA’s Change to the Thrifty Food Plan Will Close the Gap between SNAP Benefits and Meal Costs for People Living in Most US Counties Starting in October, the Thrifty Food Plan (TFP) will be permanently increased by 21 percent to help families better afford foods that improve their health and well-being.How to Leverage Behavioral Science to Get Emergency Rental Assistance into the Hands of Vulnerable Households Faster Strategies local program administrators can use to speed rental relief delivery as federal eviction protections start to run outFannie Mae’s Decision to Incorporate Rental Payments into the Mortgage Origination Process Will Expand Access to Homeownership Over Time Data show housing payment history is a powerful predictor of mortgage performance.