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Seniors & Renters: Claim Up to $1,000 in Housing Relief—Property/Rent Rebate Deadline Is Near

With housing costs and inflation continuing to pressure household budgets, Pennsylvania’s expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program offers vital relief for eligible seniors, ...

Social Security Recipients Could See Health Insurance Costs Rise in 2026

For millions of Americans living on Social Security, health insurance is one of the biggest monthly expenses. A new House GOP health care bill is raising concerns that marketplace insurance premiums c...

State-by-State Unemployment Benefits Guide for Workers Affected by the Government Shutdown

When you lose a job through no fault of your own, unemployment benefits can provide essential financial support while you look for new work. Each state (and U.S. territory) manages i...

Georgia Issues Grant Money to Help Students During Pandemic

Georgia Issues Grant Money to Help Students During Pandemic When the President signed the $2.2 trillion Covid-19 stimulus package into effect, a lot of people's initial impression was that it was a huge sum of...

2026 Social Security COLA: What the 2.4% Increase Means for Retirees

Social Security beneficiaries may need to brace for a modest Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2026. Based on the latest inflation indicators, the estimated COLA increase stands at 2.4%, the smallest ad...

When Will You Get Your November 2025 Social Security Check? Dates Just Released

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed the November 2025 payment schedule, and some payments will arrive early because of weekend timing. You might be missing out on benefits! C...

A State-by-State Guide on Essential Government Aid and Support Programs for Disaster Recovery

Disasters can happen when we least expect them—hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other emergencies can turn our lives upside down in an instant. When you're facing such...

New Work Rules Hit SNAP Recipients Ages 18–54 in June 2025

As of June 2025, millions of Americans relying on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) will face new federal rules that may impact eligibility, benefit amounts, and how SNAP funds can be used. This gu...

5 Creative Ways for Students to Get Free Money

College is expensive, but students don't have to foot the entire bill themselves. With a little effort, there are many ways for students to get free money to help pay for their education. This financial assistance can ...