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Social Security Payments for January 2026 Are Coming Early for Some—Here’s the Full Schedule
Americans who rely on Social Security, SSDI, or SSI benefits will see January 2026 payments arrive on different dates than usual, thanks to federal holidays and weekend adjustment...
January 2026 SSI Payment Schedule: When Will You Get Your Check?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are usually sent on the first day of each month. But when that day lands on a weekend or federal holiday, payments are issued earlier to avoid delays. In Janua...
Military Disability Pay Increase 2026: What Disabled Veterans Should Expect
Disabled veterans will see their monthly VA disability compensation payments rise by 2.8% starting December 1, 2025, as part of the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Read: Social Security Conf...
Get Your 2025 Social Security Disability Benefits Quicker With Compassionate Allowances
If you or a loved one has a severe medical condition, Social Security’s Compassionate Allowances (CAL) program can help you get disability benefits faster. CAL identifies diseases...
Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Which One Fits You Best for 2026?
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is here, running from October 15 to December 7, 2025, with a second window from January 1 to March 31, 2026 for those already enrolled in Medicare Advantage. If ...
SSA Confirms: 13 New Conditions Added to Speed Up Social Security Benefit Approvals
Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially added 13 new serious medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, making it faster for qualified individuals to receive di...
IRS Inflation Adjustments Could Mean Bigger Tax Breaks in 2026: Here’s How
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the 2026 tax year inflation adjustments affecting more than 60 tax provisions, including tax brackets, standard deductions, credits, and exclusions. ...
SNAP, Unemployment Insurance, and Emergency Loans: Relief Options for Workers Hit by Shutdown
The ongoing federal government shutdown is not only stalling operations but also hitting workers’ paychecks. With no agreement in place, thousands of federal employees are b...
Housing Market in Limbo: How the Government Shutdown Impacts Mortgages, Flood Insurance, and Homebuyers
The 2025 government shutdown is rippling through the U.S. housing market, causing uncertainty for homebuyers, sellers, and builders. While the short-term effects may be ...
