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28 09, 2023

Federal Government Shutdown: Frequently Asked Questions

2023-09-28T16:55:25-05:00September 28th, 2023|Green Country News, Small Business|

Answers to Common Questions on the Impacts of a Federal Government Shutdown Will I continue to receive my Social Security and SSI checks? Recipients will continue to receive their Social Security and SSI checks. The Social Security Administration (SSA) will provide limited services like issuing Social Security cards and holding appointments for benefit applications. However, SSA [...]

11 07, 2021

Money-Smart Moves for the Advanced Child Tax Credit Payments

2021-07-11T18:36:11-05:00July 11th, 2021|Budgeting, Consumer Protection, COVID-19|

FREE WEBINAR: Advanced Child Tax Credit We invite you to join a free webinar about the upcoming Advanced Child Tax Credit (CTC) monthly payments from the IRS that will start in July. This webinar will be held on Monday, July 19 from 3:00 - 4:00 Central. This webinar will provide you with information on CTC [...]

7 07, 2021

FAQs About the Child Tax Credit

2021-07-07T14:14:46-05:00July 7th, 2021|Consumer Protection, COVID-19, Financial|

Automatic Payments for the Child Tax Credit Start on July 15th - Here's What You Need To Know So what is the child tax credit and how is it changing? Traditionally, the child tax credit provides parents a credit on their taxes for each child under 17. If your tax credit exceeds the amount of [...]

24 06, 2021

SCAM ALERT: If You Get This Message From the IRS, Don’t Open It

2021-06-24T21:31:30-05:00June 24th, 2021|Consumer Protection, COVID-19, Scams|

If You Get This Message From the IRS, Don't Open It New Tax Credit has scammers clamoring to take advantage of you. Scam callers claiming to be from the IRS are a dime a dozen. While tax season has come to an end, you might be gearing up to receive the IRS' child tax credit [...]

26 05, 2021

Stimulus Perk Helps Pay for Your WiFi and Laptop

2021-05-26T09:15:06-05:00May 26th, 2021|COVID-19|

Stimulus Perk Helps Pay for Your WiFi and Laptop The Federal Communications Commission recently introduced the Emergency Broadband Benefit program for families who meet certain income criteria. Through the program, families may receive up to $50 per month toward their broadband service and associated equipment rentals. Households on qualifying tribal lands may receive as much [...]

23 04, 2021

Identity Theft Resources

2021-04-23T13:16:38-05:00April 23rd, 2021|Consumer Protection, Identity Theft, Improving Credit|

Identity Theft Resources If you are a victim of identity theft, understand that minimizing damage will take patience and a systematic approach. However, the sooner and more aggressively you deal with the problem, the faster you will see results. To start, commit yourself to becoming and remaining organized. Since you will be communicating with a [...]

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