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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the Fiscal Year 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These adjustments update income eligibility,...

If you’re a veteran, service member, or dependent, the VA offers different education benefit chapters. Here’s the breakdown so you can see which one fits you:   Chapter 30 &ndash...

For many students and families using VA Chapter 35 Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA), fall brings a familiar question: When will the October 2025 payment hit my account? With tuition due dates, ho...

As the federal government shuts down on October 1, 2025, many Americans are worried: Will my benefits stop? Below is the current picture based on contingency plans, statements by agen...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a structured monthly schedule to distribute benefits. The payment date depends on the beneficiary’s birth date and whether they started receiving Social Security before May 1...

For many Texas families relying on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), knowing exactly when the next payment arrives is crucial for managing bills and daily needs. With September 2025 around the c...

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...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Fact Sheet 2025-07 to help taxpayers understand the limitations on Employee Retention C...

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...