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

Veterans rated at 80 percent disability are seeing updated monthly compensation in 2026, thanks to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Related: Social Security Confirms 2.8% COL...

For families in financial need, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) can be a critical support system—especially when it comes to covering everyday essentials like r...

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...

Cash back credit cards are a must-have for savvy spenders. However, with many options available, selecting the ideal card can seem quite challenging. Well, fear not!  We've compiled a list of the best cash-back...

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program continues to support thousands of U.S. households as fiscal year 2026 begins. TANF provides direct cash assistance for housing, food, and utilities ...

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...

Low-income households may be able to get a free or heavily discounted iPhone in 2025, thanks to the federal Lifeline Program. This program helps families stay connected by offering free ...

Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially added 13 new serious medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, making it faster for qualified individuals to receive di...

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) application deadlines vary significantly by state. Many states follow a typical heating season application period in fall through spring, bu...