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A Path Forward: Recovery and Rebuilding After the Middle Tennessee Tornadoes
The tornadoes that tore through Middle Tennessee left heartbreak and destruction in their wake. Homes were reduced to rubble, businesses were damaged, and lives were lost, leaving communities forev...
Social Security Fairness Act: Millions to Receive $6,710 in Retroactive Payments
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out retroactive payments averaging $6,710 to more than 1.1 million beneficiaries following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act in l...
Can You Get $20 an Hour in California Fast Food Jobs? What Workers Need to Know in 2025
California’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers is now in effect, but it doesn’t apply to everyone. Here’s a clear, quick guide to see if you qualify and what step...
SSI Payment Schedule for December 2025: Here’s When Your Check Arrives
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients follow a different payment schedule from regular Social Security retirement, survivors, or SSDI beneficiaries. As the year ends, many seniors and disabili...
IRS Refunds 2026: Here’s the Full Tax Calendar and What’s New This Season
Tax deadline set for April 15. Expect faster refunds through direct deposit. The 2026 tax filing season is just around the corner, officially beginning in late January, with the national filing d...
2026 Social Security COLA: What the 2.4% Increase Means for Retirees
Social Security beneficiaries may need to brace for a modest Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2026. Based on the latest inflation indicators, the estimated COLA increase stands at 2.4%, the smallest ad...
No SSI Check in June 2025? Here’s What Happened and When Your Next Payment Is Coming
If you were expecting your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment in June 2025 and didn’t receive one, you're not alone—and you haven’t been skipped or forgotten. ...
How to Leverage Social Security, Disability and Other Benefits For Financial Security
Many Americans are in precarious financial straits due to the economy's sudden downturn in the previous few months. Knowing your choices in this precarious economic climate is cruc...
Why Your Social Security Payment Won’t Increase in March 2025
Americans expecting a higher Social Security payment in March 2025 should be aware that benefits will remain the same as in February. While annual increases occur due to Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA), thes...
