Tuesday, October 21, 2008

Your Money: Food Stamps - No longer get vouchers, they get debit cards


As the economy weakens, states and the federal government are trying to help more people qualify for food stamps.
Since Oct. 1, new federal rules make it easier for households with income from combat pay, retirement accounts or education savings to be eligible. The rules are part of the 2008 Farm Bill, which changed the name of the food stamp program to SNAP, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. More... Magazine Lane - Discount Cigarettes & Tobacco - Nutty News Marketplace - Costume Craze