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November SNAP benefits are at risk from the government shutdown. See how each state depends on food stamps.

Fri, 10/17/2025 - 13:44

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Style

The government shutdown risks funding for food stamps.

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It's now harder to qualify for SNAP benefits. That could be good for retail giants like Walmart.

Mon, 09/01/2025 - 15:57

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Business

Walmart shoppers — Walmart could be among the companies that benefit from the Trump administration's cuts to SNAP benefits.
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Here are 4 big takeaways from Trump's approved 'Big Beautiful Bill'

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 17:01

Tech Insider : Politics, Business, Style

Trump's new proposal includes tax cuts, student loan reforms, and stricter rules for Medicaid and SNAP. Here's what the four biggest changes could mean for you.

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2 maps show how Americans rely on income like Social Security more than they used to

Fri, 11/15/2024 - 04:00

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

a woman stands in the aisle of a grocery store — More Americans are leaning on safety nets like SNAP and Social Security to afford basics.
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Snapchat publishers fear it's the end of an era for their businesses

Fri, 09/27/2024 - 09:15

Tech Insider

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I got laid off from Snap after 20 years in tech. I was shocked but quickly became excited.

Sat, 08/24/2024 - 09:17

Tech Insider : Travel

Lucas Frischmann having lunch in Italy. — Lucas Frischmann has worked in tech for over 20 years.
Courtesy of Lucas Frischmann

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A single mom who made $55,000 last year working 3 jobs says she's struggling to pay the bills but doesn't qualify for SNAP or affordable health insurance

Thu, 07/04/2024 - 06:08

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy, Politics

ALICE single mom — A Massachusetts-baed single mom says she's struggling to pay the bills but no longer qualifies for many government programs. The person in the story is not pictured.
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Baby boomers living on $1,000 a month in Social Security share their retirement experience: 'I never imagined being in this position.'

Mon, 07/01/2024 - 05:47

Tech Insider : Economy, Economy

Older couple grocery shopping. — For many boomers without retirement savings, Social Security isn't enough to cover daily expenses.
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Nearly half of New York City's vulnerable older adults have faced food insecurity in the last year, new study finds

Tue, 06/18/2024 - 06:03

Tech Insider : Economy

A Citymeals on Wheels deliver worker hands a bag of groceries to an older man standing in a hall way. — A Citymeals on Wheels worker delivers a bag of groceries to an older man inside an apartment building in New York City.
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A retired couple gets $23 monthly from SNAP and uses credit cards to buy groceries. They worry about going hungry.

Mon, 06/17/2024 - 12:51