What You Can and Cannot Purchase with Your EBT Food Stamp Benefits

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is the most extensive federal nutritional assistance program in the U.S., providing low-income households monthly benefits to help stretch their food budgets. These benefits are accessed via an Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card, which works similarly to a debit card. Some examples you cannot buy with SNAP are beer…

ByMaster FinanceSeptember 6, 20220Comments

Benefit Programs

Texas Provides Emergency SNAP Benefits For Sept. 2022

Governor Greg Abbott (R) announced Friday, September 2nd, that the Texas Health and Human Services Commission is providing more than $344.9 million in emergency Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food benefits for September. The allotments are expected to help about 1.6 million Texas households. If you or your family needs help with food assistance, read…

ByMaster FinanceSeptember 6, 20220Comments

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Stocks Trading Down Following Death of Bed Bath & Beyond Inc CFO

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc shares are trading lower Tuesday following the passing of CFO Gustavo Arnal over the weekend of September 2nd, 2022. New York Police said Gustavo died after falling from his building in downtown Manhattan. Manhattan's medical examiner later ruled the death a suicide. Arnal joined Bed Bath & Beyond in May 2020,…

ByMaster FinanceSeptember 6, 20220Comments

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New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

The White House has announced a new plan that will provide loan forgiveness for some federal student loans. Under the plan, Pell Grant recipients can have up to $20,000 in loan dismissals, while other federal borrowers may be eligible for up to $10,000 in forgiveness. Private loan holders are not eligible for this program. There…

ByMaster FinanceSeptember 6, 20220Comments

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Five ways to save on school lunches, minimize waste

It's that time of year again! The kids are back in school, and parents are back in the routine of packing lunches. Packing lunch daily can be challenging, but there are ways to make it easier for yourself and your wallet. Plus, involving your kids in the process can empower them to make healthy food…

ByMaster FinanceAugust 26, 20220Comments

Benefit Programs

Baby formula waivers, rebates extended to allow WIC families more flexibility to buy different brands

According to the United States Department of Agriculture, the federal government plans to continue to allow families who use nutrition benefits to afford baby formula to have an expanded range of options when they go to the grocery store. This means that families who buy formula through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants…

ByMaster FinanceAugust 26, 20220Comments

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