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

The federal government has launched Trump Accounts, a new tax-advantaged investment program that gives eligible children a $1,000 seed deposit from the U.S. Treasury. The accounts are designed to hel...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, increasing benefits for about 75 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Secur...

If you used PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App in 2025, the IRS has a tax reminder you shouldn’t ignore. Money received through these apps may count as taxable income, even if you didn’t get a ta...

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) remains one of the most valuable federal tax breaks available to lower- and moderate-income workers in 2026. Unlike a nonrefundable credit, the EITC is refundable, m...

There’s no single “TANF payday” for August 2026. Cash assistance through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is rolled out on different dates depending on your state and o...

Could Social Security payments rise by about $75 a month in 2027? Current projections suggest the answer may be yes, but the official increase is still not final. After the latest inflation data, AARP estima...

Summer 2026 is expected to bring another wave of extreme heat across large parts of the United States, and many seniors are already feeling the pressure from rising electricity bills, grocery...

With the cost of living still climbing due to inflation and tariffs, many families are wondering if another federal stimulus is on the horizon. Despite rumors circulating online, there is no ...

The Trump Accounts app is now available across the United States. This new app lets parents open and manage investment accounts for their children. The program highlights how a $1,000...