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Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program could cause some DC-area families to lose an average of $187 in monthly benefits.
For new mayors with jobs on the agenda, understanding local workforce systems is critical With unemployment at an all-time low, businesses’ needs for a skilled workforce are harder to meet.Four financial challenges facing Hispanic Americans Young Hispanic Americans are adding to their student loan debt but not to their savings.Which students count as low income? New national data shine light on proxy for poverty Whether a student receives a free or reduced-price lunch may no longer be the best indicator of whether a student is from a low-income family.If you’re struggling with mortgage payments because of the shutdown, here’s what to do The housing finance industry is activating plans developed to respond to the 2008 housing crisis and natural disasters.Enhancing the FHA’s loss mitigation toolkit can improve borrower outcomes Some rules create a cumbersome loss mitigation process for borrowers and increase costs for servicers.