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July Inflation Report: Your Quick Guide to Winners and Losers at Checkout (Price Changes by Category)
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% year-over-year in July 2025, matching June’s pace, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Monthly inflation incre...
COLA 2026 Announcement Postponed: Here’s the New SSA Timeline
For weeks, millions of Social Security recipients have been waiting for the official Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement for 2026. Originally scheduled for October 15, 2025, the announcement was dela...
If You Were Born in 1959, Your Full Retirement Age Is 66 Years and 10 Months — Not 67
If you were born in 1959, you can’t get full Social Security benefits at 67. Your full retirement age is actually 66 years and 10 months, according to the Social Security Administ...
Social Security Payments September 2025: Who Gets Paid on Wednesday, Sept. 17?
Social Security remains a financial lifeline for millions of retirees, disabled workers, and their families. Knowing the exact payment date helps seniors and families budget for essentials like ...
How To Appeal a Social Security Decision (Simple Guide for 2025–2026)
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...
SNAP Benefits September 2025: When Payments Arrive in Every State
Every American family depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) each month to put food on the table. In California, Texas, Florida, New York, and every state across the country, benefits...
Department of Education Announces New Grant for Schools Affected by COVID
The educational field has been greatly impacted by the coronavirus outbreak. Many colleges and universities are struggling to pivot to online classes, and there are all sorts of costs associated with r...
Can You Double Up on Social Security and Unemployment Benefits? Here’s the Answer
Losing a job can create serious financial stress, especially for older adults who also rely on Social Security. A common question is: Can you get both unemployment benefits and Social Secur...
Social Security Is Raising the Bar for Benefits in 2026: Here’s What It Means for You
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a major change that will take effect in 2026, and it could make qualifying for retirement benefits a bit tougher. Starting that ye...
