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

Veterans Day 2025, celebrated on November 11, honors the service of millions of U.S. military members. This year, dozens of restaurants, retailers, and attractions are offering free meals, discounts, and...

Thousands of retirees and disability beneficiaries in the U.S. will receive their March 19, 2025, Social Security payment, which could be as high as $5,108. The Social Security Administrati...

The IRS plans to shut down Direct File, a free tax filing tool many Americans used in 2025. That move could make filing taxes more expensive and harder for millions starting in 2026. Let's breakdown the key ...

Low-income households may be able to get a free or heavily discounted iPhone in 2025, thanks to the federal Lifeline Program. This program helps families stay connected by offering free ...

Coronavirus funding has been hit or miss with funds available whenever an animal virus that infects humans flares up. Funds are not available and researchers totally lose interest when the public health crisis...

A grant is any financial aid from an organization, the government, or private individuals for specific projects or activities. Since funders give grants for free, you will not have to return the cash once you get it from the gr...

While it is difficult to get free money, you can get cash and not have to repay it in some instances. When facing financial challenges, you can apply for personal grants from private orga...

When it comes to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), many families expect payments at the start of each month. But unlike Social Security, there is no single nationwide payday for TANF. Instead, eac...

Firefighters are the heroes who run towards danger when everyone else runs away. In South Dakota, most of these brave men and women are volunteers who selflessly serve their communities. This take...