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

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program serves as a crucial safety net. TANF provides monthly cash assistance to low-income households with children under 18, helping cove...

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. ...

Tariffs—taxes imposed on imported goods—are designed to protect domestic industries by making foreign products more expensive. However, these measures can have unintended consequences ...

As inflation and rising living costs continue to strain American households, a potential new government-backed stimulus plan—called the DOGE Stimulus Payment—has g...

In February 2026, the federal government launched TrumpRx.gov, a new platform aimed at lowering prescription drug costs for Americans. The initiative, supported by President Donald Trump, offers direct cash-pay...

Older adults continue to face higher prices for prescription drugs, groceries, and basic household goods. To help offset those rising costs, a new federal tax deduction for Americans age 65 and older cou...

Tax deadline set for April 15. Expect faster refunds through direct deposit. The 2026 tax filing season is just around the corner, officially beginning in late January, with the national filing d...

Starting this Friday, thousands of Connecticut residents with student debt can apply for the revamped Student Loan Reimbursement Program, offering up to $20,000 over four years. The program, ...

A potential policy shift could soon change the way millions of Americans save for retirement, by allowing alternative assets like real estate projects, priva...