Kroger is helping out people who are on government assistance programs by giving them an extra discount on certain items.

Countless Americans don’t take advantage of the social safety net, even when they’re eligible. Learn what you could earn ...

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 ...

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 ...

Kroger is offering discounts and certain memberships to people who receive SNAP, WIC, Medicaid and other government ...

The House Oversight Committee is investigating allegations of money laundering and fraud in Minnesota's public assistance programs. Comer earlier this month asked Walz and Ellison to turn over to ...

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 ...

Countless Americans don’t take advantage of the social safety net, even when they’re eligible. Learn what you could earn today.

The clock is ticking for four major social safety net programs that keep tens of millions of struggling Americans — including millions of children and senior citizens — fed and warm, as well as ...

As we enter day two of the government shutdown, food banks are making sure they are prepared for a potential influx of new clients. That's because many people are just one paycheck away from needing ...

As millions of Americans face a gap in food assistance due to the federal government shutdown, some families also worry about how they’ll pay their winter heating bills. The shutdown has delayed ...

NEW YORK -- Nearly 1.4 million federal workers are going without their salaries as the government shutdown continues. Some financial institutions are stepping up to offer relief for government workers ...