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Social Security Payments September 2025: Exact Dates You’ll Get Paid

From rent to groceries to everyday expenses, Social Security remains a financial anchor for millions of Americans every month. But with Labor Day falling on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, many beneficiaries are...

If You're a Family Caregiver, You Need to Know About These Grants

Being a caregiver for a loved one is one of the trickiest things a person can do. Not only are you constantly on call to provide care, but you also have to watch a person you love deal with medical problems...

This Is the Maximum Social Security Check You Can Get on September 3, 2025

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...

A Path Forward: Recovery and Rebuilding After the Middle Tennessee Tornadoes

The tornadoes that tore through Middle Tennessee left heartbreak and destruction in their wake. Homes were reduced to rubble, businesses were damaged, and lives were lost, leaving communities forev...

Health Equity Grants Available in DC

To hear the mainstream media tell it, Washington DC is one of the most upscale, happy places on the face of the planet. The news media always depicts DC in a positive light when they're running stories about the district. They're braggin...

Essential FAFSA Filing Tips for the 2024-25 Academic Year

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step in securing financial assistance for college. However, the 2024-25 academic year has brought about significant changes and delays in the FAF...

3 Lesser-Known Social Security Rules You Should Know

Social Security is an essential retirement plan in the United States that provides crucial income for retirees, spouses, survivors, disabled individuals, and even children. However, due to its sheer size and complexi...

Do You Need to Pay Taxes on Social Security? Here’s Your Planning Guide

When it comes to managing your finances in retirement, understanding how Social Security benefits are taxed is crucial. You’ve spent years working and contributing to Social Security, so it&rsq...

Get $120 per Child This Summer with the 2025 SUN Bucks Program

The school year may be over, but hunger doesn’t take a vacation. To help families keep kids well-fed during the summer months, the federal government is rolling out the 2025 Summer EBT program, also known...