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 ...

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 ...

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

The government shutdown has entered its second month, with no resolution in sight. The Senate is not scheduled to reconvene until November 3, prolonging the uncertainty. The deadlock stems from ...

Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets ...

Next Door Programs® Announces Major Redesign of Public Servant Next Door® to Help Federal, State, and Local Employees ...

A federal judge says the Trump administration must keep the money flowing for now for programs aimed at helping low-income ...

As winter weather and the impacts of the federal government shutdown roll across Colorado, programs are available to help people around Colorado Springs pay their utility bills. Colorado Springs ...

Buses that pick up and drop off students in the Head Start program make it possible for parents to work during the day. The program provides education, transportation and meals free of charge to ...

As the government shutdown drags on, food assistance programs in the Twin Cities are feeling the strain. “We’ve seen a dramatic increase this week, people curious about receiving Meals on Wheels. Many ...