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

The ongoing federal government shutdown is not only stalling operations but also hitting workers’ paychecks. With no agreement in place, thousands of federal employees are b...

As September begins, many Americans are still looking for extra financial relief to keep up with daily expenses. While there is no new federal stimulus check, several states are continuing their lo...

Finding a safe and accessible place to live is one of the biggest challenges for veterans with service-connected disabilities. To help, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers several housing...

December is one of the busiest months for seniors and disability beneficiaries and knowing your Social Security payment dates can help you budget for holiday expenses, end-of-year bills, and...

Millions of Americans, especially older adults, are still waiting for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments as the government shutdown continues. While federal funds are limited, ...

Talk of new $2,000 payments, possible IRS direct deposit relief, and even “tariff dividend checks” is spreading fast, but what’s actually real? Here’s a cle...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, increasing benefits for about 75 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Inco...

Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially added 13 new serious medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, making it faster for qualified individuals to receive di...

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) application deadlines vary significantly by state. Many states follow a typical heating season application period in fall through spring, bu...