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

Government assistance programs help individuals and families struggling financially. Such initiatives can provide essential aid for food, housing, healthcare, or education expenses. However, many people remain unawar...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will send out the second round of August 2025 Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments on Wednesday, August 20. This payment is...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step in securing financial assistance for college. However, the 2024-25 academic year has brought about significant changes and delays in the FAF...

Being mindful of your expenses can save you a lot of money. Some people are shocked by how much money they can save just by making a few small changes. Here are five easy ways to reduce your monthly expenses. 1. Identify where your ...

The IRS has issued an important reminder for retirees: If you turn 73 in 2024, you must start collecting your Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your retirement savings plans by April 1, 202...

For millions of Americans, SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Social Security benefits aren’t just government aid, they’re crucial tools for surviving and staying afloat....

When it comes to managing your finances in retirement, understanding how Social Security benefits are taxed is crucial. You’ve spent years working and contributing to Social Security, so it&rsq...

The school year may be over, but hunger doesn’t take a vacation. To help families keep kids well-fed during the summer months, the federal government is rolling out the 2025 Summer EBT program, also known...

If your Social Security deposit felt a bit bigger this year, you’re not imagining it. Thanks to the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), every check you’ve received since Janu...