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

There are many types of government assistance available to individuals and families, each serving different needs. Here are some of the most common types of assistance, along with a brief description of how to access...

The IRS has confirmed that the 2026 tax filing season opens January 26, 2026, for the 2025 tax year. Filing early can help eligible taxpayers receive refunds faster and avoid l...

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...

As the year comes to a close, many Americans with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) face a common problem: what to do with leftover funds before they disappear. Most people know FSAs cover docto...

As the U.S. government shutdown drags into its second month, critical federal assistance programs, including SNAP, LIHEAP, Head Start, and ACA subsidies, are facing major...

For weeks, millions of Social Security recipients have been waiting for the official Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement for 2026. Originally scheduled for October 15, 2025, the announcement was dela...

For millions of retirees, disabled workers, and their families, Social Security payments remain a financial lifeline. With costs for groceries, rent, and healthcare still climbing, knowing your exact deposit da...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued new hardship exemption guidance that expands access to affordable catastrophic health insurance plans. This change helps American...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the Rural Health Transformation Program, a landmark $50 billion federal initiative aimed at improving health care across rural A...