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

For many Social Security recipients, the days after Christmas bring more than just leftover holiday treats, they also signal the arrival of important tax paperwork from the Social Security Administration...

Who couldn't use a little extra spending money these days? Between rising prices and economic uncertainty, many families are looking for ways to supplement their income. One easy option is taking online...

Everyone needs help sometimes. Below you'll find tips on getting help to cover groceries, getting financial support to pay your heating and cooling bills, and getting assistance with your medical needs.   TANF: Don't ...

In a significant shift, US consumer borrowing has surged to levels not seen in years. According to the latest data from the Federal Reserve, consumer credit increased by a staggering $40 billion in a si...

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...

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...

Many government assistance programs exist to help the needy. Unfortunately, many people don't know about these programs, or they don't know how to access them. The beauty is that they don't have strict regulations,...

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...

As the cost of higher education continues to rise, many individuals find themselves burdened with the weight of student loans. However, there is a glimmer of hope for those seeking a way to fund their colleg...