Budgets & Resources

It’s no secret that Americans all over the country are struggling financially. Rising interest rates, the inflated cost of consumer goods, and the thread of a recession have many feeling as though they’ll never be on firm financial footing again. Our Budgets & Resources pieces are designed to help, whether you need government assistance or want to find a way to bring extra income into your home.

Taking control of your financial life is key to self-reliance. These resources will give you actionable tools you need to make progress. Combine them with our Daylight Dailies and Together We Soar stories and you’ll be armed to make the best decisions possible for your family.

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Boston Drone Incident Raises Questions on Airport Safety and Legal Measures

Two Massachusetts men were arrested for operating a drone dangerously close to Logan Airport, highlighting the growing threat of unauthorized drone use near critical...
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Tragic Event Raises Alarming Questions About Gun Safety in the Home

A tragic incident in Fresno, California, leaves a young mother dead after her toddler accidentally fires an unsecured gun. At a Glance A 2-year-old boy...
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Bird Strike Forces Flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte into Emergency Landing

An American Airlines flight from LaGuardia to Charlotte made an emergency landing at JFK after a bird strike caused engine failure, terrifying passengers. At a...
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Meta’s Unexpected $1 Million Move: What It Means for Big Tech Regulation

Meta's $1 million donation to Donald Trump's 2024 inaugural fund invites questions about the future implications on big tech regulation. At a Glance Meta donated...
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CFPB’s Overdraft Fee Rules: A $5 Billion Consumer Win

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's new rule on overdraft fees could save Americans billions, but faces industry pushback and an uncertain future. At a Glance ...
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Biden’s Unexpected Move: Addressing Nonviolent Offender Sentences and Pardons

President Joe Biden's historic clemency effort commutes sentences for 1,500 individuals and pardons 39, marking the largest single-day act in modern U.S. history. At a...
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Exploring the Impact of Rising Hospice Costs on Seniors’ End-of-Life Decisions

A Canadian couple faced a devastating choice when rising hospice care costs led to the suggestion of euthanasia as an option. At a Glance Fred...
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What’s at Stake for Sanctuary Cities Ignoring Federal Deportation Directives?

Tom Homan, Trump's incoming border czar, issues a stark warning to sanctuary cities: comply with deportation policies or face potential felony charges. At a Glance ...
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New York AG Stands Firm: No Dismissal for Trump’s Fraud Case

New York Attorney General Letitia James has firmly rejected Donald Trump's request to dismiss the $486 million civil fraud case against him, despite his...
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New Amendment Proposed: Could Supreme Court Term Limits Transform Accountability?

Senators Joe Manchin and Peter Welch propose a constitutional amendment to limit Supreme Court Justices' terms, aiming to restore public trust in the nation's...

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