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

Veterans receiving monthly disability benefits through the VA and USAA should note an important date this November 2025. Officially, the VA schedules November payments to hit accounts on Monday, December 1,...

Social Security benefits are a vital part of retirement plans for millions of Americans, but the program is facing growing issues that are causing concern. From funding shortfalls to conf...

As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, many Social Security beneficiaries are concerned about how their payments might be affected. Understanding the impact of a government shutdo...

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...

As rent and home prices continue to rise across the U.S., finding affordable housing is becoming more difficult—especially for older adults living on fixed incomes. While HUD’s Section 20...

Older adults continue to face higher prices for prescription drugs, groceries, and basic household goods. To help offset those rising costs, a new federal tax deduction for Americans age 65 and older cou...

If you've been feeling priced out of the housing market, you're not alone. Between soaring mortgage rates and limited listings, buying a home in the U.S. has become i...

Starting October 1, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop mailing paper checks to almost all beneficiaries, switching to direct deposit or the Direct Express® prepaid debit card. However, y...

Starting in January, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase to help offset inflation, automatically applied t...