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

Losing a job can create serious financial stress, especially for older adults who also rely on Social Security. A common question is: Can you get both unemployment benefits and Social Secur...

Sometimes, life gets tough and you need financial help to make it through a difficult time. Fortunately, in the United States, there are personal grants and government programs that assist people from a...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) confirms that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments will be issued on March 19, 2025 for eligible beneficiaries. If your birthday falls between the 11th ...

In 2025, two state-level programs are offering much-needed financial relief to millions of Americans. These stimulus payments, which require no paperwork or application, aim...

For weeks, millions of Social Security recipients have been waiting for the official Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement for 2026. Originally scheduled for October 15, 2025, the announcement was dela...

SNAP benefits are a lifeline for many families, and your EBT card ensures you can buy groceries or withdraw cash when you need it most. But what if you try to get cash at an ATM, and it deducts fro...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue its final round of August 2025 payments on Wednesday, August 27. This deposit is reserved for retirees and SSDI beneficiaries whose birthdays fall betw...

For retirees and other recipients who depend on Social Security each month, even a small change in benefits can make a big difference. Starting in 2025, payments include a 2.5% Cost-Of-Living Adjust...

As Christmas and the New Year draw closer, many Americans are feeling the squeeze of high living costs and inflation. While federal stimulus checks may be on pause until 2025, some state programs are...