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COLA 2026 Announcement Postponed: Here’s the New SSA Timeline
For weeks, millions of Social Security recipients have been waiting for the official Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement for 2026. Originally scheduled for October 15, 2025, the announcement was dela...
California Utility Assistance Programs for Low-Income Households (CARE, FERA, ESA)
If you're a California resident struggling with high energy bills, there are several income-qualified assistance programs that can help, even beyond those run by the California Departm...
October 2025 Social Security Payment Dates: Retirement, Survivor, and Family Benefits
In October 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will continue its monthly payment schedule for retirement, survivor, and family benefits. Millions of Americans depend on these c...
SNAP Benefits September 2025: When Payments Arrive in Every State
Every American family depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) each month to put food on the table. In California, Texas, Florida, New York, and every state across the country, benefits...
Equity and Inclusion Grants: Diversifying and Empowering Marginalized Communities
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...
December Food Assistance Programs for Seniors: What You Can Get Besides SNAP
While many people know about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), there are other food programs designed specifically to help seniors. Read: Secrets of Social Security: Essen...
Connecticut Reopens Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $20,000 Available!)
Starting this Friday, thousands of Connecticut residents with student debt can apply for the revamped Student Loan Reimbursement Program, offering up to $20,000 over four years. The program, ...
SNAP FY 2026 COLA: New Income Limits and Monthly Allotments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the Fiscal Year 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These adjustments update income eligibility,...
VA Chapter 35 October 2025 Payment: When to Expect Your Deposit
For many students and families using VA Chapter 35 Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA), fall brings a familiar question: When will the October 2025 payment hit my account? With tuition due dates, ho...