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Social Security Payment Schedule for February 2025: Here’s When You’ll Get Paid

If you receive Social Security benefits, it’s important to know when your February 2025 payments will arrive so you can plan your finances. Payments are sent out on different days dep...

2025 SSI Benefits Update: How Much Can You Receive Each Month?

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals who are elderly, blind, or disabled. Each year, the maximum SSI payment is adjusted based on the Cost-of-Li...

Government Assistance Programs That Citizens Should Follow Up

Citizens can take advantage of many government assistance programs to get their needed help. However, many people do not follow up on these programs, which is a mistake. Over the years, the US government has facil...

Need Help with Finances During COVID-19? Check Out These Often Unclaimed Benefits

There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in many lives and on the economy as a whole. Though Congress passed the CARES Act when the pandemic first struck, looking to eas...

State-by-State Unemployment Benefits Guide for Workers Affected by the Government Shutdown

When you lose a job through no fault of your own, unemployment benefits can provide essential financial support while you look for new work. Each state (and U.S. territory) manages i...

Year-End FSA Tips: IRS Has Expanded Eligible Purchases You Didn’t Know About

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...

July 2025 Retirement & SSI Payment Dates: Get a Dual Boost This Month

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there’s one thing you can count on: your check will arrive on the 1st of each month. It’s not just a number on the calendar, it’s a li...

Chase Home Lending Launches Limited-Time “Mortgage Rate Sale” Plus Stackable Home Loan Perks — Ends August 18

Borrowers could save thousands over the life of their loan with this rare offer In a move highlighting the competitive shifts in the housing market, Chase Ho...

New FAFSA Rules for 2026: What Families Need to Know Before Applying

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on October 1 for the 2026-27 academic year, and this year’s form comes with major changes that could affect how much federal financial aid...