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Small businesses can access 30-day supply of PPE as state opens for Stage 2 of Idaho Rebounds plan Saturday
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today that small businesses have a new resource to access masks, gloves, and sanitizer as the state enters Stage 2 of the four-stage Idaho Rebounds plan to safely and responsibly open Idaho’s economy. Idaho small businesses can obtain a 30-day supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) for their employees and…
Gov. Little announces criteria, timelines for small businesses to apply for Idaho Rebound cash grants
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the full eligibility criteria and process for small businesses to apply for an Idaho Rebound cash grant. Governor Little announced last week that $300 million in cash grants will be made available to Idaho small businesses impacted by COVID-19. No other state in the country is putting…
Gov. Little plans to distribute $300 million in cash grants to small businesses as state enters Stage 1 of reopening
Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced plans today for more than 30,000 Idaho small businesses to receive Idaho Rebound cash grants, a $300 million investment in Idaho’s small business employers. “No other state in the country is putting up a larger amount from the Coronavirus Relief Fund to help small businesses with cash support,”…
Helping Non-filers Register for Economic Impact Payments
IRS.gov feature helps people who normally don’t file get payments; second tool next week provides taxpayers with payment delivery date and provide direct deposit information WASHINGTON – To help millions of people, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service today launched a new web tool allowing quick registration for Economic Impact Payments for those…
Nimiipuu Fund Coronavirus COVID-19 Notice
Due to the current Public Health Emergency declared by the Chairman of the Nez Perce Tribe to align with health professionals and CDC-mandated social distancing and quarantine, the NCDF Board of Directors approved closing our physical office, beginning March 20, 2020 and continuing until further notice. We are still providing assistance by email or through…
Coronavirus COVID-19 Response
LOAN INFORMATION & RESPONSE Nimiipuu Fund is monitoring the Coronavirus/COVID-19 closely and is preparing to support our customers and employees during this time. Our office will remain open for now and our staff readily available to serve your financial needs and lending. We are monitoring updates and recommendations from health officials and best practices in…
Ask Dr. Per Cap
What is Jeopardy?
Dear Dr. Per Cap: Game shows look like easy money. Any advice for someone who wants to win TV cash? Signed, Trivia Buff Dear Trivia Buff: The closest I’ve come to a television game show is sitting on my couch barking out answers to Wheel of Fortune in between mouthfuls of potato chips, but I do…
Social Security Mixup
Dear Dr. Per Cap: While trying to file my taxes online last month, my return was rejected by the IRS with an automated email that read “Date of birth does not match name on file.” It instructed me to contact the social security administration but I can’t get a hold of anyone there by phone. …
I Need a Raise
Dear Dr. Per Cap: What’s the best way to ask for a raise? I like my job but the higher cost of living is making it tough to get by. Signed, Needs a Raise Dear Needs a Raise: Think of a pay increase request like any other negotiation – two people or parties both advocating…
Crazy Car Policies
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I can handle higher prices for food and rent, but the cost of a vehicle, even a used one, is out of control. What’s a single mother supposed to do for transportation these days? Signed, Needs a Car Dear Needs a Car: Growing up in the 80s our family drove a…
Student Loan Update
Dear Dr. Per Cap: I stopped paying on my student loans during the pandemic. Is it true I have to resume making payments soon? Signed, Professional Student Dear Professional Student: If you have federal student loans as opposed to private student loans, which more than 90% are, then yes. Beginning August 30th the freeze on…
TV Life Insurance
Dear Dr. Per Cap: My mom recently purchased life insurance from a commercial on TV. You know the ones – no medical exam, no health questions, 100% guaranteed acceptance. It sounds too good to be true. Is it? Signed, Doubtful Dear Doubtful: I’m familiar with the life insurance you’re talking about. Whether or not it’s too…