AvatarBusiness InsiderAvatarAvatar3 hours agoMore and more Americans are becoming 'ALICEs.' They can't afford rent and groceries but are falling through the cracks in the country's safety net.verified_publisherBusiness Insider - Noah Sheidlower and Juliana KaplanImagine making just enough money at your job that you don't qualify for food stamps or disability payments, but not enough to afford rent and healthcare. That would make you an ALICE. ALICEs — or Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed — is a term coined by United Way's United for ALICE program …
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AvatarNewsweekflipped into NewsweekAvatarAvatar3 hours agoSocial Security Update Expands Benefits NationwideNewsweek - Aliss HighamSome Social Security recipients nationwide may soon get more money in their pockets after a change to eligibility criteria, the Social Security …
FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo2 hours ago9 Books About Invisible Disabilities - Electric Literatureelectricliterature.com - Intern Electric LitOne of the most defining aspects of living with an invisible illness or disability is its accompanying isolation. That your suffering is not …
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AvatarCBC NewsAvatarAvatar4 hours agoAutistic kids 'falling through the cracks' as many in N.S. denied financial aid based on IQverified_publisherCBC News - Celina AaldersLike many pre-teens, Rowan Squires loves princesses, drawing on her iPad and watching cartoons — but she also requires around-the-clock care in …
AvatarMetroflipped into Entertainment NewsAvatarAvatar1 hour agoWoman who makes ‘eerie’ dolls to look like real babies says they’re scientifically proven to make you ‘feel good’Metro - Josie CopsonA This Morning guest explained how her rather realistic-looking baby dolls can benefit owners on one segment of the ITV show. Ben Shephard and Cat …
AvatarNarcity Canadaflipped into Canada NewsFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo19 hours agoCanada is set to get a new federal benefit that pays Canadians up to $2,400 a yearnarcity.com - Lisa BelmonteThe federal government has revealed that Canada is expected to get a new federal benefit.It would give eligible Canadians payments of up to $2,400 …
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FlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo2 hours agoOakland County doctor to stand trial for alleged $400K disability insurance fraud schemeclickondetroit.com - Brandon CarrA doctor will stand trial in Oakland County on charges stemming from an alleged fraudulent disability insurance claim.Dr. Rainna Furnari Brazil, 57, …
AvatarThe Kansas City Starflipped into Kansas CityFlipboardIcon version of the Flipboard logo15 hours agoDon’t want a new trash cart in Kansas City? This is what you can do to opt outkansascity.com - By Eleanor NashA year after recycling carts appeared on Kansas City streets, the city will deliver 170,000 trash bins starting next month Patricia McCallop is a big …
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