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State-by-State Unemployment Benefits Guide for Workers Affected by the Government Shutdown

When you lose a job through no fault of your own, unemployment benefits can provide essential financial support while you look for new work. Each state (and U.S. territory) manages i...

Social Security Payments September 2025: Exact Dates You’ll Get Paid

From rent to groceries to everyday expenses, Social Security remains a financial anchor for millions of Americans every month. But with Labor Day falling on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, many beneficiaries are...

Social Security Payment Schedule for February 2025: Here’s When You’ll Get Paid

If you receive Social Security benefits, it’s important to know when your February 2025 payments will arrive so you can plan your finances. Payments are sent out on different days dep...

SSDI Recipients: When Your January 2026 Payment Arrives With 2.8% COLA

If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), your January 2026 payment includes a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) to help cover rising expenses like rent, utilities, and medical costs....

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...

$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...

Social Security & SSI for May 2025: Here's Your Payment Schedule for these Benefits

If you receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it's important to know exactly when your payments are scheduled to arrive. Here’s the complete break...

IRS-Administered $6,000 Tax Deduction Could Boost Refunds for Seniors

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...

TANF Payments for October: How to Check Your Exact Deposit Day

When it comes to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), many families expect payments at the start of each month. But unlike Social Security, there is no single nationwide payday for TANF. Instead, eac...