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

A partial government shutdown began early Saturday, January 31, 2026, after Congress failed to finalize funding for several federal agencies before the deadline. This is not a full shutdown. Only age...

Veterans rated at 80 percent disability are seeing updated monthly compensation in 2026, thanks to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Related: Social Security Confirms 2.8% COL...

For families in financial need, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) can be a critical support system—especially when it comes to covering everyday essentials like r...

Americans may lose their SNAP food benefits in November 2025 if the federal government shutdown continues. Several states including Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Maryland, New York, and Texas have issued alert...

As the year comes to a close, many Americans with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) face a common problem: what to do with leftover funds before they disappear. Most people know FSAs cover docto...

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are usually sent on the first day of each month. But when that day lands on a weekend or federal holiday, payments are issued earlier to avoid delays. In Janua...

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) application deadlines vary significantly by state. Many states follow a typical heating season application period in fall through spring, bu...

Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially added 13 new serious medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, making it faster for qualified individuals to receive di...

Several U.S. states are giving residents a financial boost before the year closes. These aren’t federal tax refunds, they come from state surpluses, dividend programs, or inflation relie...