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

The IRS plans to shut down Direct File, a free tax filing tool many Americans used in 2025. That move could make filing taxes more expensive and harder for millions starting in 2026. Let's breakdown the key ...

Starting January 1, 2026, thousands of workers in Denver, Colorado, will see their hourly pay rise to $19.29, one of the highest city minimum wages in the nation. This increase, up from $17.87 in 2025, is part ...

If Social Security denies your claim or you think your benefit amount is wrong, you can appeal. The Social Security Administration (SSA) handles millions of claims each year, and mistakes or disagreeme...

Social Security benefits are a critical source of financial assistance for millions of Americans in retirement. The Social Security Administration uses a formula based on your lifetime earnings to determine your benefit amou...

Social Security is a topic that has been of great concern to retirees, primarily due to factors such as inflation and potential benefit cuts. However, a recent survey by the Nationwide Retirement Instit...

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides crucial financial support for thousands of families across the United States. Whether it's for rent, groceries, or childcare, these funds ...

The school year may be over, but hunger doesn’t take a vacation. To help families keep kids well-fed during the summer months, the federal government is rolling out the 2025 Summer EBT program, also known...

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...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to distribute SSI checks worth $967 to eligible recipients on Friday, February 28, 2025. This payment provides crucial financial support to many low-income individuals, ensur...