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

For millions of Americans living on Social Security, health insurance is one of the biggest monthly expenses. A new House GOP health care bill is raising concerns that marketplace insurance premiums c...

Low-income households may be able to get a free or heavily discounted iPhone in 2025, thanks to the federal Lifeline Program. This program helps families stay connected by offering free ...

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...

If you're a U.S. citizen living or traveling abroad, you can usually keep receiving your Social Security payments. Here’s a simple guide to understanding who qualifies and how to get your benef...

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...

SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program used by more than 42 million Americans, is facing new rule changes that could impact EBT benefits, restaurant access, and SNAP ...

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...

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 is back in the spotlight for 2026, especially with headlines promoting a maximum benefit of $5,251 per month. But here’s the truth: most Americans get a li...