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

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...

Millions of Americans have already received their $1,400 stimulus checks, but some may still be wondering where their payment is or if they even qualify. If you haven’t received yours, there&...

If you receive SNAP benefits, November 2025 is a key month to renew and keep your food assistance active. Missing the renewal deadline could mean losing access to your EBT f...

Millions of Americans relying on Social Security could see major tax changes starting in 2026. Nearly 74 million people receive benefits, and many depend on Social Security for more than half of their ...

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients follow a different payment schedule from regular Social Security retirement, survivors, or SSDI beneficiaries. As the year ends, many seniors and disabili...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monthly support to millions of Americans who cannot work due to disability. For October 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will follow its regular paymen...

Many government assistance programs exist to help the needy. Unfortunately, many people don't know about these programs, or they don't know how to access them. The beauty is that they don't have strict regulations,...

Starting in January, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase to help offset inflation, automatically applied t...

If you’re receiving SNAP or have recently applied, it’s essential to understand how much you could receive, what eligibility rules apply, and what changes may occur in the months ahead, part...