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#homelessness
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
4 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

Study: Rent Assistance is the Most Requested Support Service Among Homeless Residents - Portland Mercury

A new report reveals 98% of homeless individuals in Portland want housing but fear losing it due to affordability issues.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
9 hours ago

How I overcame homelessness to help others

Darren Skeete, a former rough sleeper and addict, now helps others facing similar challenges in west London through a council service.
LA real estate
fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

In L.A. County, many homeless people enter shelters, only to end up back on the streets

Many homeless individuals are evicted from interim housing despite significant taxpayer investment in shelter programs.
Pets
fromLady Freethinker
4 days ago

People More Likely to Stay at Homeless Shelters if Their Beloved Pets Are Allowed, New Study Finds

Companion animals are crucial for unhoused individuals, and programs allowing pets in shelters significantly improve access to housing and support.
Portland
fromPortland Mercury
5 days ago

Study: Rent Assistance is the Most Requested Support Service Among Homeless Residents - Portland Mercury

A new report reveals 98% of homeless individuals in Portland want housing but fear losing it due to affordability issues.
Real estate
fromwww.housingwire.com
8 hours ago

Chain reaction: A framework for America's housing and retirement crises

The American Dream faces challenges in homeownership due to affordability, inventory issues, and systemic policy failures.
#self-reliance
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago

Psychology says people who describe themselves as self-sufficient aren't always describing a strength. Sometimes they're describing the scar tissue that formed where the need for other people used to be, and they've carried it so long they genuinely mistake the numbness for peace. - Silicon Canals

Self-reliance is often mistaken for strength, but true strength includes the ability to seek help and share vulnerabilities.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I'm 66 and I recently understood that the reason I find it so hard to ask for help is not independence - it is the very specific and very old belief that needing something from another person is the first step toward becoming a burden, and a burden, in the house I grew up in, was the one thing nobody was allowed to be - Silicon Canals

Independence can often mask fear, leading to a reluctance to ask for help and a belief that needing assistance is a weakness.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
16 hours ago

Psychology says people who describe themselves as self-sufficient aren't always describing a strength. Sometimes they're describing the scar tissue that formed where the need for other people used to be, and they've carried it so long they genuinely mistake the numbness for peace. - Silicon Canals

Self-reliance is often mistaken for strength, but true strength includes the ability to seek help and share vulnerabilities.
Mental health
fromSilicon Canals
1 day ago

I'm 66 and I recently understood that the reason I find it so hard to ask for help is not independence - it is the very specific and very old belief that needing something from another person is the first step toward becoming a burden, and a burden, in the house I grew up in, was the one thing nobody was allowed to be - Silicon Canals

Independence can often mask fear, leading to a reluctance to ask for help and a belief that needing assistance is a weakness.
#debt-management
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
1 day ago

Debt management plan vs. debt relief | Fortune

Debt management plans and debt relief programs offer strategies for managing debt, with specific benefits and drawbacks for each option.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
4 days ago

How to get out of debt: 9 proven strategies that actually work | Fortune

Identifying the causes of debt is essential for effective elimination strategies.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

Military Mom, 40, Works 3 Jobs Making $102K But Stuck in $112K Debt

A military single mother earning $102,000 annually while carrying $112,000 in debt should sell her $30,000 car to eliminate a $740 monthly payment and redirect funds toward high-interest debt.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
1 day ago

Debt management plan vs. debt relief | Fortune

Debt management plans and debt relief programs offer strategies for managing debt, with specific benefits and drawbacks for each option.
Bootstrapping
fromFortune
4 days ago

How to get out of debt: 9 proven strategies that actually work | Fortune

Identifying the causes of debt is essential for effective elimination strategies.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 weeks ago

Military Mom, 40, Works 3 Jobs Making $102K But Stuck in $112K Debt

A military single mother earning $102,000 annually while carrying $112,000 in debt should sell her $30,000 car to eliminate a $740 monthly payment and redirect funds toward high-interest debt.
Digital life
fromScary Mommy
1 day ago

18 Genius (& Kind Of Unhinged) Ways Real People Are Paying Down Their Debt

Various unconventional strategies exist for paying down debt, including selling items, side hustles, and unique income-generating activities.
#social-security
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Social Security Trust Fund to Run Dry in 2032: Just 6 Years From Now

Social Security's trust fund is projected to run out of money by 2032, necessitating benefit cuts or tax increases.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Social Security Full Retirement Age Could Increase From 67. Here's Who Gets Hurt the Most

Social Security's full retirement age may be raised to prevent funding shortfalls, impacting younger workers the most.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Social Security Issues Major Warning to Retirees

Retirees must be vigilant against increasing government impostor scams targeting their Social Security information.
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Student Loan Garnishment of Social Security Is Still Looming. Here Is Where Things Stand Now.

Social Security garnishments for federal student loan defaults are paused until a new repayment plan launches in July 2026.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

How a 401(k) Helps Your Social Security Benefits Go Further

Maximizing Social Security benefits is crucial, and a 401(k) can provide the flexibility to delay claiming for higher payouts.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Social Security Trust Fund to Run Dry in 2032: Just 6 Years From Now

Social Security's trust fund is projected to run out of money by 2032, necessitating benefit cuts or tax increases.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Social Security Full Retirement Age Could Increase From 67. Here's Who Gets Hurt the Most

Social Security's full retirement age may be raised to prevent funding shortfalls, impacting younger workers the most.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
6 days ago

Social Security's Funding Problem Just Got $169 Billion Worse

Social Security faces potential benefit cuts due to funding shortages and recent legislative changes affecting tax revenue.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Social Security Issues Major Warning to Retirees

Retirees must be vigilant against increasing government impostor scams targeting their Social Security information.
Higher education
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Student Loan Garnishment of Social Security Is Still Looming. Here Is Where Things Stand Now.

Social Security garnishments for federal student loan defaults are paused until a new repayment plan launches in July 2026.
Public health
fromNature
2 days ago

How I harness research to inform humanitarian relief efforts

Beverley Stringer has dedicated her career to humanitarian work with Médecins Sans Frontières, focusing on improving public health in crisis settings.
fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

How Community-Based Healthcare Builds Engagement

Most people leave doctor visits with prescriptions, but still feel unsure—instructions make sense, but no one asks about their life. In contrast, when a provider knows your name, remembers your story, and explains care in a way that fits you, the experience feels different—and that difference matters.
Healthcare
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Former VA employee charged with fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 benefits

Jesus Abreu, 38, of Brockton, was indicted on three counts of wire fraud, having allegedly submitted an application for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan in July 2020 and received $32,400.
US news
Education
fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

Using Human Kindness as a Shield Against School Violence

Billions are wasted on ineffective security measures for schools instead of investing in mental health resources and social support systems.
SF politics
fromFortune
3 days ago

Some communities are enduring unprecedented long waits on federal disaster requests, and Democrat-led states say they're being denied | Fortune

The Trump administration approved disaster declarations for seven states, enabling federal support for recovery from extreme weather events.
Social justice
fromSan Jose Spotlight
3 days ago

San Jose faces legal heat over mental health crisis calls - San Jose Spotlight

Civil rights organizations are pressuring San Jose to improve mental health emergency response by diverting calls from police to crisis teams.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

Research suggests people who grew up with very little and later accumulated real wealth don't feel wealthy - they feel temporarily safe, and there's a difference - Silicon Canals

Scarcity significantly reduces cognitive performance, impacting decision-making and mental bandwidth, regardless of actual intelligence.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
4 days ago

Silicon Valley lawmaker secures millions for veteran housing - San Jose Spotlight

I'm absolutely committed to our veterans and getting more funding for this center. I have such respect for those who wear the uniform.
Mission District
Non-profit organizations
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Communities are waiting on billions in disaster funding from the Trump administration

Placerville faces wildfire risks, but a FEMA-funded program to enhance home resilience is stalled due to bureaucratic delays.
Online Community Development
fromwww.housingwire.com
4 days ago

CDFIs could draw institutional capital for climate projects

There is a strong desire for collaboration between institutional investors and community development financial institutions, but barriers exist due to perceived risks and lack of standardization.
fromBrooklyn, NY Patch
5 days ago

24/7 Crisis Center Opens In Brooklyn

The facility, located at 2862 Fulton St., is designed to provide immediate stabilization, therapeutic support, and discharge planning to connect patients with longer-term services.
Brooklyn
Artificial intelligence
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

We All Hate AI, but if You're Poor, It Can Really Ruin Your Life

Luxury brands are emphasizing human artistry over AI to maintain exclusivity and appeal to consumers' desire for authenticity.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Retirees With Over $800,000 in a Traditional 401(k) Are Being Warned About This Social Security Clawback

Traditional 401(k) balances can lead to significant tax implications for retirees, affecting Social Security benefits and Medicare premiums.
#healthcare
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Trump's new budget ignores dying Americans and gives away record sums to the US military

Americans face high avoidable deaths due to inadequate healthcare access and rising costs, with significant budget cuts proposed for health services.
#snap
Non-profit organizations
fromBronx Times
5 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Bronx food pantries, aid groups brace for surge in need as SNAP cuts loom - Bronx Times

Drastic cuts to SNAP funding are expected to severely impact food security in the Bronx, exacerbating existing hunger and poverty issues.
SF politics
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

What NY State's Budget Proposals Include to Fight Hunger-And What's Left Out

Anti-hunger advocates seek stronger state responses to federal funding cuts and new SNAP work requirements affecting food access for New Yorkers.
Non-profit organizations
fromBronx Times
5 days ago

OUR FORGOTTEN BOROUGH | Bronx food pantries, aid groups brace for surge in need as SNAP cuts loom - Bronx Times

Drastic cuts to SNAP funding are expected to severely impact food security in the Bronx, exacerbating existing hunger and poverty issues.
SF politics
fromCity Limits
3 weeks ago

What NY State's Budget Proposals Include to Fight Hunger-And What's Left Out

Anti-hunger advocates seek stronger state responses to federal funding cuts and new SNAP work requirements affecting food access for New Yorkers.
Healthcare
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Trump Budget Proposal Shreds Health and Food Programs to Feed the War Machine

Trump suggests offloading Medicaid, Medicare, and child care costs to states amid war, risking health care access for millions.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
6 days ago

Not everyone who keeps a small social circle is protecting their energy. Some of them built a wide one once, watched it reveal exactly how many people would show up during an actual emergency, and quietly restructured around the answer - Silicon Canals

Small social circles often result from past crises that reveal true friendships, rather than a preference for fewer connections.
fromThe Oaklandside
1 week ago

Thousands in Alameda County will lose CalFresh this week. Here's what to know

"There are people who have come here after escaping violence and persecution and torture. These are communities that we have historically said, 'You are welcome here. We have the support for you. We're going to help you get established in our country.' And now, the federal government is abandoning them."
East Bay (California)
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Social Security COLA Watch: Here's How the Latest CPI Data Could Impact Next Year's Raise

Higher gas prices impact overall costs, potentially leading to increased Social Security COLA adjustments for seniors.
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 weeks ago

Homeowner Assistance Fund backstopped vulnerable borrowers

The insights from this report help us think about potential gaps in the loss mitigation waterfall and the types of homeowners who may benefit from targeted support when they experience a crisis.
SF real estate
#universal-credit
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Why the benefit used by over 8 million people may not be fit for the future

Easterhouse's transformation sparked the creation of Universal Credit, which now supports over eight million people, but faces new challenges in the welfare system.
Healthcare
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Disabled benefit claimants face lower payments if conditions not deemed lifelong, charities say

New benefit cuts threaten support for severely ill and disabled individuals, excluding many conditions from receiving adequate financial assistance.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Struggling families like mine don't talk about the cost of living any more now it's the cost of survival | Ella Michalski

War exacerbates living standards, leading to a persistent cost of survival crisis for families struggling to meet basic needs.
Public health
fromThe Nation
6 days ago

Public Health Needs to Get Off the Laptop and Into the Streets

Transformational experiences in South Africa with TAC emphasized the importance of community engagement and effective communication in health education.
Non-profit organizations
fromNextgov.com
6 days ago

Treasury is creating a database with pandemic aid recipients' sensitive information

The Treasury Department is creating a central database for pandemic relief benefit recipients, raising privacy concerns and legal challenges.
Psychology
fromSilicon Canals
1 week ago

Psychology says people who grew up poor and became successful often can't fully enjoy it - not because they're ungrateful, but because some part of them never stopped waiting for it to disappear - Silicon Canals

Successful individuals often struggle with feelings of scarcity and anxiety about their financial stability, despite their achievements.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
4 weeks ago

A Near Impossible Trajectory for the Kid in the Shelter

A child in a shelter recognizes by age ten that parental addiction and mental illness, combined with institutional poverty, create systemic barriers to escaping generational hardship.
Public health
fromMail Online
3 weeks ago

Emergency list reveals survival items Americans should stockpile

Americans should prepare emergency supplies to sustain themselves for several days without outside help during disasters.
Social justice
fromwww.bbc.com
4 weeks ago

Scheme launched to help refugees seek support

Safe Steps programme launched in Cleveland to help refugees and asylum seekers understand their rights, report discrimination, and access support services.
fromCity Limits
1 month ago

Federal Bill Would Upgrade EBT Cards to Prevent 'Skimming' Thefts

EBT card theft is a huge, huge problem. In New York alone, in the first six months of last year, $14 million of SNAP benefits were stolen. We get these complaints all the time to our office.
US politics
fromKqed
1 month ago

How Federal Homelessness Funding Changes Could Impact Those in Need | KQED

That 2025 NOFO that dropped in November was the precursor of what the future's gonna look like. I strongly believe that, for the majority of wild and crazy things in that NOFO, that is what's going to drop in July of 2026. If that happens, dozens of people in the region could fall back into homelessness.
Los Angeles
#social-security-administration
SF politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Social Security is making big changes-including one this weekend. Here's the good and bad news for benefits recipients

The Social Security Administration is restructuring disability payment processing and centralizing customer service operations following workforce reductions, aiming to reduce claim backlogs and accelerate benefit determinations.
Retirement
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

DOGE Cuts Have Left Grieving Families Struggling to Access Survivor Benefits

Social Security Administration staffing cuts in 2025 created severe service delays, leaving survivors and disabled individuals waiting months for benefit appointments and payments.
Public health
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Accessing Social Security disability benefits became harder in 2025, researchers find

Accessing Social Security disability benefits has become significantly more difficult following staffing reductions and operational changes at the SSA during Trump's second term.
SF politics
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Social Security is making big changes-including one this weekend. Here's the good and bad news for benefits recipients

The Social Security Administration is restructuring disability payment processing and centralizing customer service operations following workforce reductions, aiming to reduce claim backlogs and accelerate benefit determinations.
Retirement
fromTruthout
4 weeks ago

DOGE Cuts Have Left Grieving Families Struggling to Access Survivor Benefits

Social Security Administration staffing cuts in 2025 created severe service delays, leaving survivors and disabled individuals waiting months for benefit appointments and payments.
Public health
fromNextgov.com
1 month ago

Accessing Social Security disability benefits became harder in 2025, researchers find

Accessing Social Security disability benefits has become significantly more difficult following staffing reductions and operational changes at the SSA during Trump's second term.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Navigating the Messy Middle of Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery extends beyond the initial crisis phase; year two brings psychological challenges including chronic stress, financial strain, and bureaucratic delays that impair functioning and compound trauma.
Psychology
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

How to Help Communities Rebound from Crisis and Disaster

Disaster psychology provides an empirically-based framework for building community resilience and growth during crises through understanding predictable psychological phases and natural recovery mechanisms.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
3 weeks ago

Clark Howard Says Military Families With Emergency Funds at Navy Federal Are Leaving Serious Money on the Table

Navy Federal Credit Union prioritizes borrowers over savers, resulting in lower savings rates compared to online banks.
Retirement
fromFortune
3 weeks ago

Social Security has 6 years left. The fix that sounds cruelest may be the smartest | Fortune

Social Security's trust fund faces insolvency by 2032, and benefit cuts rather than tax increases may generate stronger long-term economic growth through increased private savings and capital investment.
California
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

From relief to rebuilding: Rethinking forbearance in an era of climate disruption

California wildfires demonstrate how climate disasters, insurance volatility, and rebuilding delays require lenders and policymakers to develop sustainable forbearance policies with national implications.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Asking Eric: We gave a homeless man $200, and I didn't foresee how he'd spend it

We don't get to choose how other people make use of our gifts, especially strangers. Since you don't have a relationship with Ron beyond these very generous gifts, you're not in a position to safeguard him. He's not shared this part of his life with you, and you heard about the supposed scam from others, not from Ron himself.
Relationships
fromNature
2 months ago

How to rescue the aid industry: focus on conflict prevention, not just relief

In 2025, the administration of US President Donald Trump ordered the US Agency for International Development to be closed; this year, it withdrew the country from 66 international organizations. Other Western nations that are plagued with high levels of debt and pressure to prioritize domestic challenges have slashed their foreign aid, too. According to projections, official development assistance dropped by 9-17% in 2025, amounting to some US$55 billion.
World news
Arts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

An unsung hero stepped in to help a newly widowed mom in a moment of need

A dorm hall minister's timely, compassionate assistance helped a newly widowed mother move her daughter into college, restoring hope and ongoing support.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Government to give cash payouts to people in financial crisis

The government is to roll out a new £1bn-a-year support scheme designed to give people on low incomes direct access to emergency cash when they face sudden financial shocks. The Crisis and Resilience Fund, which launches in April, will run for an initial three years and replace the temporary Household Support Fund that has been extended repeatedly since its introduction during the pandemic in 2021.
UK politics
US politics
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Letters: Next appropriations bill must restore SNAP cuts

Congress must repeal SNAP cost‑shift provisions requiring states to share SNAP food benefit costs to prevent shifting millions in annual expense onto California.
Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
2 months ago

I Know My Best Friend Isn't a Charity Case. But I Still Want to Give Her My Extra Cash.

Offer financial help transparently and respectfully: ask permission, discuss needs and boundaries, and provide sustainable support without stigma or unsolicited gifts.
US news
fromwww.ocregister.com
2 months ago

FEMA will resume staff reductions that were paused during winter storm, managers say

FEMA will resume cutting CORE staff, potentially undermining disaster response capacity by eliminating experienced on-call employees and disrupting teams and leadership.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

Four Conditions Make Cash Transfers Save Lives

Cash transforms health when four particular conditions are met. Most U.S. cash-transfer pilots have lacked them. But one major American policy does come close: the federal food-assistance program SNAP. Its success offers a road map for what effective cash assistance can look like in this country, if we choose to build on it.
Public health
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Emergency loans offered to civil servants waiting on pensions

Civil servants facing pension-payment delays are offered interest-free hardship loans up to 10,000; urgent cases prioritised and extra staff hired to clear the backlog.
Mental health
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago

Navigating recovery: Counseling and coaching options for homeowners after natural disasters

Connecting disaster survivors to counseling and HUD-approved financial coaching accelerates emotional and financial recovery, reduces eviction and foreclosure risk, and improves payment outcomes.
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

What Does 'Care' Mean During Times of Social Instability?

Care is fluid and adaptive; emotional signals like anger, numbness, and fatigue indicate needs and limits, and individual care requires collective support for survival.
Public health
fromSan Jose Spotlight
2 months ago

Future of Santa Clara County guaranteed income programs uncertain - San Jose Spotlight

Santa Clara County piloted four guaranteed basic income programs providing $1,200 monthly for two years to selected low-income residents; future funding remains uncertain.
Public health
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Widows who work the same jobs that killed their husbands

Silicosis kills sandstone miners in Rajasthan, India, leaving widows trapped in debt-driven labor earning minimal wages in the same deadly mines.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

How Dwindling Social Security Trust Fund Could Impact Your Benefits in Just 6 Years

Social Security's trust fund will become insolvent by 2032 due to an aging population and declining worker-to-beneficiary ratio, forcing automatic benefit reductions unless Congress acts.
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