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

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...

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program serves as a crucial safety net. TANF provides monthly cash assistance to low-income households with children under 18, helping cove...

As November 2025 approaches, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients can expect their payments to follow the standard Social Security schedule, based primarily on birth da...

If you have decided to apply for a grant, you’ll need enough time to research a funding opportunity and find one that suits your needs. Then, you’ll need more time, energy, and effort to complete the applic...

Several U.S. states are giving residents a financial boost before the year closes. These aren’t federal tax refunds, they come from state surpluses, dividend programs, or inflation relie...

While rumors have swirled about an $800 stimulus check in May 2025, it's important to separate fact from fiction. Although there is no new federal $800 stimulus check approved by Congress, sever...

For many Social Security recipients, the days after Christmas bring more than just leftover holiday treats, they also signal the arrival of important tax paperwork from the Social Security Administration...

You might be wondering if it's true that housing grants can be obtained free of cost, and truthfully, it's a bit of a yes-no situation. You can find federally endorsed programs that assist with general housing, rental establishments and down...

Life's challenges can sometimes lead individuals to seek financial assistance to meet their personal and economic needs. In such circumstances, personal grants and government programs ser...