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Your October Schedule for Social Security Benefit Payments

As we step into October, it's time to mark your calendars for the upcoming Social Security benefit payments! If you rely on Social Security, knowing the payment dates can help you plan your finances more effect...

Getting Help from Governmental Programs

Everyone needs help sometimes. Below you'll find tips on getting help to cover groceries, getting financial support to pay your heating and cooling bills, and getting assistance with your medical needs.   TANF: Don't ...

Understanding SSDI: Who Qualifies, How to Apply, and More

Claiming Social Security Disability Insurance won't be a huge hassle if you have the right information. In 2016, around 10.2 million Americans received disability benefits with an average monthly paymen...

$650 TANF Payment in October 2025: What to Know About This Month’s Schedule

The $650 TANF Payment in October 2025 has captured the attention of many U.S. households. With living costs climbing due to inflation and uncertainty from the ongoing government shutdown, familie...

SSDI December 2025 Payment Schedule: Here’s When Your Check Arrives

December is a busy month for millions of disability beneficiaries, and knowing exactly when your SSDI payment arrives can help you plan for holiday expenses, bills, and rising costs. The Social Security ...

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...

Earn Extra Cash with Online Surveys (BONUS offer at the end!)

Who couldn't use a little extra spending money these days? Between rising prices and economic uncertainty, many families are looking for ways to supplement their income. One easy option is taking online...

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...

Social Security COLA Increase: What Beneficiaries Need to Know to Avoid Scams

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...