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

Social Security benefits don’t stay the same forever. Changes in your life, such as the death of a spouse, retirement, or financial hardship, may make you or your family members eligible for high...

There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in many lives and on the economy as a whole. Though Congress passed the CARES Act when the pandemic first struck, looking to eas...

In May 2025, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments due to a scheduling adjustment by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This is not an additional benef...

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

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...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Fact Sheet 2025-07 to help taxpayers understand the limitations on Employee Retention C...

Social Security benefits come with a maximum monthly check, and retirees can take specific steps to maximize their payments. While March 2025 Social Security payments have set distribution dates, those who have a...

Claiming Social Security Disability Insurance won't be a huge hassle if you have the right information. In 2016, around 10.2 million Americans received disability benefits with an average monthly paymen...

Disasters can happen when we least expect them—hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other emergencies can turn our lives upside down in an instant. When you're facing such...