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Get $120 per Child This Summer with the 2025 SUN Bucks Program

The school year may be over, but hunger doesn’t take a vacation. To help families keep kids well-fed during the summer months, the federal government is rolling out the 2025 Summer EBT program, also known...

RIFs, VERA, and VSIP in 2025: What Happens to Your TSP, FEHB, and Pension in a Federal RIF?

As 2025 continues, many federal employees face uncertainty due to agency restructuring, early retirement offers, and potential Reductions in Force (RIFs). Understanding your rights,...

Triple Benefits this 2025? You May Qualify for Social Security, SSI, and Medicaid Combined

Suppose you’re living on a limited income in retirement or dealing with a disability. In that case, there’s good news: you may be eligible to receive Social Security, Sup...

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...

Relief for Seniors: What You Need to Know About COLA-Adjusted Social Security Payments in May

As inflation and rising prices continue to challenge household budgets, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing the next round of retirement benefit payments on May 14,...

Smart Retirement Planning: How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits

Thinking about retirement? You’re not alone—and you’re smart to start planning now. Social Security benefits play a big role in retirement income for millions of Americans. But he...

March 19 Social Security Checks Arrive—Who Gets Up to $5,180?

The March 19, 2025, Social Security payment is set to arrive for eligible retirees, providing much-needed financial support as living costs continue to rise. Some beneficiaries may receive up to $5,180, but on...

A Complete Guide to Housing Choice Vouchers this 2025

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is a federal rental assistance program designed to help low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities secure safe, decent, and affordable housing in the private ma...

Free Phones with Food Stamps: How to Get a Phone and Internet for Free through SNAP in Your State

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