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Year-End FSA Tips: IRS Has Expanded Eligible Purchases You Didn’t Know About
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...
Medicaid Waivers Granted to Six States Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been in the process of issuing state grants since the Coronavirus first became a serious issue in the United States. Over 20 states have received some...
New Hampshire Govt Expects Grant Repayment
One of the reasons that people or businesses that struggle financially appreciate grants is that, theoretically speaking, a grant is supposed to be money that's simply given to someone. Whereas a loan, on the other hand, is money t...
Did You Leave a Job? Your Old 401(k) Might Be Worth More Than You Think
If you’ve ever switched jobs, your retirement money might not have come with you. Millions of Americans are in the same boat. According to Capitalize, over $1.7 trillion is sitting in forgotten o...
Student Loan Reform: Tips to Prepare Your Finances for Potential Outcomes
While debates about student loan forgiveness and other topics continue to make headlines, borrowers desperately hoping for financial relief and system reform have nothing better to do than wait to see...
ATM Took Your EBT Money but Didn’t Give Cash? Here’s Exactly What to Do
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...
IRS Tax Relief 2025: Extended Deadlines for Farmers and Ranchers Affected by Drought
Farmers and ranchers across the U.S. who were forced to sell livestock because of severe drought now have more breathing room when it comes to taxes. On September 22, 2025, the Internal Re...
Is Your Birthday on the 21st–31st? Your SSA Check Arrives August 27
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...
How to Lower Your Medicare Part B Premiums if You’re in the Top 8%
Most people on Medicare will pay the standard $185 per month for Part B in 2025. But if your income is higher, you might face an extra charge known as IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount). ...