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

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program serves as a crucial safety net. TANF provides monthly cash assistance to low-income households with children under 18, helping cove...

With rising prices and financial uncertainty still affecting millions of Americans, every dollar counts. Yet, more than a million taxpayers have unknowingly left money on ...

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...

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...

Low-income households may be able to get a free or heavily discounted iPhone in 2025, thanks to the federal Lifeline Program. This program helps families stay connected by offering free ...

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...

As rent and home prices continue to rise across the U.S., finding affordable housing is becoming more difficult—especially for older adults living on fixed incomes. While HUD’s Section 20...

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...

As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, many Social Security beneficiaries are concerned about how their payments might be affected. Understanding the impact of a government shutdo...