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.  ...

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...

As the year comes to a close, many Americans with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) face a common problem: what to do with leftover funds before they disappear. Most people know FSAs cover docto...

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...

Americans who rely on Social Security, SSDI, or SSI benefits will see January 2026 payments arrive on different dates than usual, thanks to federal holidays and weekend adjustments. If you rece...

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...

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 ...

In pursuit of a just world, equity and inclusion are crucial for social progress. Empower marginalized communities and amplify their voices. Equity and inclusion grants support div...

As rent and home prices continue to rise across the U.S., finding affordable housing is becoming more difficult—especially for older adults living on fixed incomes. While HUD’s Section 20...