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

The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support, signaling a potential shift in how Social Security benefits are calculated for ...

Millions of Americans will soon receive important Social Security payments in March and April 2025. Some beneficiaries may even qualify for an extra monthly payment of up t...

For retirees and other recipients who depend on Social Security each month, even a small change in benefits can make a big difference. Starting in 2025, payments include a 2.5% Cost-Of-Living Adjust...

For many students and families using VA Chapter 35 Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA), fall brings a familiar question: When will the October 2025 payment hit my account? With tuition due dates, ho...

If Social Security denies your claim or you think your benefit amount is wrong, you can appeal. The Social Security Administration (SSA) handles millions of claims each year, and mistakes or disagreeme...

As of June 2025, millions of Americans relying on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) will face new federal rules that may impact eligibility, benefit amounts, and how SNAP funds can be used. This gu...

Small business grants are like "free money." You don't have to think about interest rates and paying the loan back every month in installment payments. The only caveat is that there are specific ...

The week of February 14 was a devastating one for most of the state of Texas. Although Texas was not the only state hit hard by severe winter weather, its problems were exacerbated by the privatized power g...

There were two main areas of American life that were all but ignored during the Coronavirus pandemic: The homeless and the foster care system. Each has its own struggles; and while one might think that foster care is a step up, because yo...