Need-To-Know Insights, Guidance, and News to Secure Your Benefits

If you’re approved for SSDI or SSI, you may receive back pay for the months you were eligible but not yet paid. For many households, this can mean thousands of dollars in overdue benefits.  ...

With the cost of living still climbing due to inflation and tariffs, many families are wondering if another federal stimulus is on the horizon. Despite rumors circulating online, there is no ...

The ongoing federal government shutdown is not only stalling operations but also hitting workers’ paychecks. With no agreement in place, thousands of federal employees are b...

Talk of new $2,000 payments, possible IRS direct deposit relief, and even “tariff dividend checks” is spreading fast, but what’s actually real? Here’s a cle...

Finding a safe and accessible place to live is one of the biggest challenges for veterans with service-connected disabilities. To help, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers several housing...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, increasing benefits for about 75 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Inco...

Older adults continue to face higher prices for prescription drugs, groceries, and basic household goods. To help offset those rising costs, a new federal tax deduction for Americans age 65 and older cou...

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are usually sent on the first day of each month. But when that day lands on a weekend or federal holiday, payments are issued earlier to avoid delays. In Janua...

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) helps low-income families cover essentials like food, housing, utilities, child care, and more. With the holidays coming, knowing when your December 2025 payment arri...