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

Social Security benefits are a critical source of financial assistance for millions of Americans in retirement. The Social Security Administration uses a formula based on your lifetime earnings to determine your benefit amou...

Social Security benefits don’t stay the same forever. Changes in your life, such as the death of a spouse, retirement, or financial hardship, may make you or your family members eligible for high...

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...

College is expensive, but students don't have to foot the entire bill themselves. With a little effort, there are many ways for students to get free money to help pay for their education. This financial assistance can ...

Claiming Social Security Disability Insurance won't be a huge hassle if you have the right information. In 2016, around 10.2 million Americans received disability benefits with an average monthly paymen...

Coronavirus funding has been hit or miss with funds available whenever an animal virus that infects humans flares up. Funds are not available and researchers totally lose interest when the public health crisis...

If you live in Washington, DC, and need help with food, medical costs, or financial support, you can apply for multiple programs using one simple application. If you could use a little extra help, see what bene...

Disasters can happen when we least expect them—hurricanes, floods, wildfires, and other emergencies can turn our lives upside down in an instant. When you're facing such...

As the new year kicks off, millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits to manage their daily needs and secure their financial stability. To make the most of these benefits, understanding the 2025 Social S...