Using crowdfunding platforms like GoFundMe may jeopardize your federal disaster aid. Here's how to make sure you don’t lose ...

the Federal Emergency Management Agency is warning wildfire victims that those fundraisers could limit or disqualify them from federal financial relief. "GoFundMe can be a great way to cover ...

FEMA can provide financial assistance ... you receive the aid for which you are eligible,” said the statement from the spokesperson. “If you receive money from a GoFundMe page for a specific ...

In the meantime, GoFundMe provides the solace that Americans will need to deal with rising costs and financial insecurity. But, in the long run, we can’t rely on digital mutual aid and crowdfunding as ...

An AFC® accredited financial coach ... home and source of income to the wildfires. Do funds from GoFundMe limit federal aid options? Since the wildfires broke out in LA, some experts have ...

“This is because the government regulations prevent FEMA from providing financial assistance ... answer questions about applying for aid and help them navigate the process. I’m concerned that vague ...

GoFundMe also has an advantage over other official sources of aid because it's more immediately ... founder of Saidia Financial Solutions. "There are vetting processes in place, but you should ...