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

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...

After more than a month of chaos from the 43-day government shutdown, SNAP benefits are finally returning to their normal schedule this December 2025. For over 42 million Americans who rely on food...

On Wednesday, May 5, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised an important interest rate to a level not seen in more than 20 years because of record-setting inflation impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain ...

If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), knowing when your benefit arrives each month is key to managing your finances. For June 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

A big change is coming for anyone receiving Social Security and other federal benefits. By September 30, 2025, paper checks will officially end, with all payments moving to direct deposit or other digit...

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as Food Stamps, helps low-income families afford nutritious food. Beyond food assistance, SNAP recipients ...

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, many individuals find themselves burdened with the weight of student loans. However, there is a glimmer of hope for those seeking a way to fund their colleg...

Many government assistance programs exist to help the needy. Unfortunately, many people don't know about these programs, or they don't know how to access them. The beauty is that they don't have strict regulations,...

As rent and home prices continue to rise across the U.S., finding affordable housing is becoming more difficult—especially for older adults living on fixed incomes. While HUD’s Section 20...