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

If you live in Illinois, you could be getting free money this summer without lifting a finger. The Enhanced Money Match program from the Illinois Treasurer’s Office is actively mailing out checks to resid...

The USDA offers single-family home repair grants. Grants can be competitive. When you are ready to apply for a grant, you will need to provide evidence of wages or self-employed income statements, bank acc...

Personal grants may be the best solution when you need money but don’t want to borrow. The American government and several private organizations provide personal grants to willing citizens during challeng...

A grant is a money from the government or other organizations for a specific cause. Grants differ from loans because you’ll not have to repay or pay interest once you qualify. If you are going through a rough financ...

Thinking about retirement? You’re not alone—and you’re smart to start planning now. Social Security benefits play a big role in retirement income for millions of Americans. But he...

Internet access is a necessity—from remote work and education to managing finances or applying for assistance. For families facing economic challenges, staying connected shouldn't mean...

If you’ve ever switched jobs, your retirement money might not have come with you. Millions of Americans are in the same boat. According to Capitalize, over $1.7 trillion is sitting in forgotten o...

A big change is coming for anyone receiving Social Security and other federal benefits. By September 30, 2025, paper checks will officially end, with all payments moving to direct deposit or other digit...

Summer break can be a time of joy for kids, but for many families, it also brings stress. With schools closed, millions of children lose access to the free and reduced-price meals they rely ...