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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently announced significant changes to the Social Security benefit payments for 2024. These changes aim to improve payment accuracy and program integrity wh...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out retroactive payments averaging $6,710 to more than 1.1 million beneficiaries following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act in l...

The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is here, running from October 15 to December 7, 2025, with a second window from January 1 to March 31, 2026 for those already enrolled in Medicare Advantage. If ...

Millions of Americans depending on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) are facing a new challenge this November. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ordered all states to halt fu...

Millions of Americans relying on Social Security could see major tax changes starting in 2026. Nearly 74 million people receive benefits, and many depend on Social Security for more than half of their ...

As the year comes to a close, many Americans with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) face a common problem: what to do with leftover funds before they disappear. Most people know FSAs cover docto...

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...

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, ...

Education is the key to unlocking a brighter future. Yet for many students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the cost of tutoring and other educational supports can be prohibitive. Fortunately, there are n...