July 11, 2011
Federal and private organizations provide housing grant funding to military veterans who live in Maryland. The grants cover closing costs, adaptations or modification to housing for veterans with a disability, housing vouchers for homeless veterans and funding to support organizations that provide services for veterans. The amount of funding, and grant deadlines, vary depending on [...]
July 10, 2011
The term “journeyman boxer” refers to a competent, professional boxer who has not had a distinguished or reliable career. While a journeyman boxer may fight a top boxer occasionally, most spend their careers fighting on the undercard earning enough to make a decent living. A few may manage to earn significant sums per fight. Athletes [...]
July 9, 2011
Food stamps can be claimed in Illinois through the Department of Human Services. The benefit itself is called “SNAP,” which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Anyone who qualifies under Illinois’ financial guidelines is eligible for SNAP assistance, and will be assigned a specific claim status. One does not need to have a fixed residence [...]
July 6, 2011
You must report any extra money you make on top of your paycheck to the IRS unless there is a special exemption written in the tax code. A second job, working as an independent contractor and any extra money your boss gives you for renting an office all count as reportable income in the eyes [...]
July 5, 2011
If you’re looking to make a little extra money, or even start your own real estate business, consider getting into land contracts. Land contracts are agreements in which a buyer purchases a property directly from the owner without a conventional home loan. While land contracts aren’t for everyone, they can make decent returns on your [...]
July 1, 2011
Social Security Disability Insurance pays a benefit to those who qualify. If you’re unable to work due to a physical or mental condition, the need for income can be urgent. With some preparation, you can help speed up the claims process. You may also be able to access other disability benefits while you’re waiting for [...]
July 1, 2011
The AFSA Second Chance Scholarship program is giving away five $1000 scholarships for college. The scholarship is based on a ten question multiple-choice test about automatic fire sprinklers. Applicants must read the Fire Sprinkler Essay located on the AFSA website, and then take the ten question multiple-choice test (applicants may print the essay beforehand for [...]