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Your Tax Refund Could Arrive This Week: IRS Payment Window March 24-31

Tax season may feel stressful, but the reward is worth it — that extra cash landing in your bank account. Millions of Americans look forward to their IRS tax refunds every year, often using the mo...

SSI Reminder: November Payments Arrive Early on October 31

Many Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will see their November benefit payment hit their accounts earlier than usual this year. Since November 1 falls on a Saturday, the Social Security Administration (...

4 Components of the Best Employee Benefits Package for Your Next Job Offer

While seeking employment in a new company, most people consider the tasks they'll handle and the salary to expect. Many of them do not factor in the benefits package to expect from the employer. It is...

Planning to Travel this December? Here are the Top Airline Credit Cards You Should Consider

With the travel industry rebounding and more Americans eager to explore new destinations, finding the best airline credit card can significantly enhance your travel experience. Here...

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...

2025 SSI Benefits Update: How Much Can You Receive Each Month?

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals who are elderly, blind, or disabled. Each year, the maximum SSI payment is adjusted based on the Cost-of-Li...

Need Help with Finances During COVID-19? Check Out These Often Unclaimed Benefits

There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in many lives and on the economy as a whole. Though Congress passed the CARES Act when the pandemic first struck, looking to eas...

IRS to Distribute Automatic $1,400 Stimulus Payments to Eligible Taxpayers in February 2025

The IRS is issuing automatic payments of up to $1,400 to taxpayers who missed claiming the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. What’s the Recovery Rebate Cre...

Earned Income Tax Credit: Get Up to $7,830 in Your Tax Refund this 2025

Good news! If you’re a worker with low or moderate income, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)—a tax break that could reduce your tax bill or put extra money in your refund...