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

When day-to-day expenses keep rising because of inflation and economic changes, a little extra cash can offer some much-needed breathing room. The May 2025 Social Secur...

While many people know about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), there are other food programs designed specifically to help seniors. Read: Secrets of Social Security: Essen...

For many families facing financial hardship, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides essential monthly cash support to help cover everyday needs. Funded by the federal government and managed by each s...

Eligible Americans living on fixed incomes will soon receive a little extra help. In May 2025, some Social Security recipients will receive an additional payment of up to ...

Social Security beneficiaries may need to brace for a modest Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2026. Based on the latest inflation indicators, the estimated COLA increase stands at 2.4%, the smallest ad...

It’s not that the Social Security Administration adjusts benefits based on location. Benefits are calculated based on your lifetime earnings. But state-level differences in ...

Summer break can be a time of joy for kids, but for many families, it also brings stress. With schools closed, millions of children lose access to the free and reduced-price meals they rely ...

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,...

As inflation and rising prices continue to challenge household budgets, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing the next round of retirement benefit payments on May 14,...