According to Marca, California’s initiative to upgrade its electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards has been postponed until early next year. Originally set to roll out this summer, the new EBT cards, which will feature security-enhancing microchips, aim to address a significant fraud issue that has been draining over $15 million each month from low-income families….
According to Marca, If you’re receiving Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), you may either already have Medicare or be waiting for your 24-month qualifying period to end. But don’t worry—there are options for health coverage whether you’re in the waiting period or already covered by Medicare. Understanding Your Medicare Coverage “If you’re already on SSDI…
According to Marca, The U.S. government provides financial assistance to individuals with disabilities through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), but qualifying for these benefits can be tricky. SSDI is designed for those whose medical conditions prevent them from working for a year or more. The Social Security Administration (SSA) clearly states that short-term or partial…
According to The Street, When you build a business around a trend, you run the risk that tastes change or the trend turns out to be a fad. Americans, it turned out, liked self-serve frozen yogurt only so much, leaving many entrepreneurs who jumped on that trend holding the bag when demand proved soft. Similarly,…
According to The Street, When gyms closed due to social distancing rules, at-home fitness companies experienced a surge in demand. Peloton emerged as the biggest beneficiary of this trend, with its connected fitness devices becoming a status symbol during a time when social interaction was limited. Peloton’s workouts offered a sense of community, allowing users…
According to The Street, The past year has been devastating for the retail sector. Many non-essential retailers were forced to take on significant debt during the COVID-19 pandemic, struggling to maintain operations while facing months of limited revenue. Even as stores reopened, the burden of rent and salaries remained, creating a precarious financial situation for…
According to The Street, Competing in the footwear industry has always posed significant challenges, particularly in the casual and sneaker segments, where Nike has established a commanding presence. For a shoe company to thrive, it often needs to carve out a specific niche. However, filling that niche is no easy task, as brands still compete…
The landscape of retail often sees a bittersweet conclusion when a chain hires a liquidation firm. While the brand name may sometimes resurface, often it does so in a significantly altered form. Once a company opts for liquidation, it has typically exhausted all avenues to remain operational, including seeking new funding and exploring potential asset…
Ohio Task Force 1 has been dispatched by FEMA to assist in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which made landfall in Florida as a Category 4 hurricane. Since last week, the team has been working tirelessly to aid in search and recovery efforts and to assess damage in the affected areas. After completing their damage…
A significant update has arrived for Ohioans enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). On Monday, the Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (ODJFS) announced the launch of tiered benefit levels aimed at assisting members whose benefits may decline with increased income. Matt Damschroder, director of ODJFS, explained, “Fear of losing food benefits…