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FAQ: How Life Changes Can Increase Your Social Security or SSI Benefits

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...

TSP Withdrawal Rules at 55 vs. IRA at 59½: The Smarter Withdrawal Strategy for Federal Retirees

If you’re a federal employee nearing retirement, it’s crucial to understand how withdrawal rules differ between the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) and an Individual Retirem...

Medicare Prior Authorization: How the WISeR Pilot Will Affect Medicare Patients in 2026

Starting in January 2026, some people on Original Medicare will face new rules about getting care. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is launching a pilot program, k...

Breaking Down VA Benefits Chapters: Your Complete Guide to GI Bill & More

If you’re a veteran, service member, or dependent, the VA offers different education benefit chapters. Here’s the breakdown so you can see which one fits you:   Chapter 30 &ndash...

Individual Grants Offered by the United Nations Government to Different Groups

The American government provides different individual grants for some deserving struggling residents. It offers financial aid to various groups such as single moms, those living with disabilitie...

The Government Investigates the Government on Grant Abuses

Not everyone in America knows this, mostly because the corporate news media doesn't cover it at all, but there are billions of dollars missing in COVID relief money. Some estimate that it's over $300 bil...

You Can Pay Your 2025 Federal Taxes with a Credit Card – Here’s How

As millions of Americans prepare to file their 2025 federal tax returns, many wonder if paying taxes by credit card is possible — and whether it’s a good idea. The answer is YES — You...

Is Your Birthday on the 21st–31st? Your SSA Check Arrives August 27

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue its final round of August 2025 payments on Wednesday, August 27. This deposit is reserved for retirees and SSDI beneficiaries whose birthdays fall betw...

Exact Social Security Payment Amounts for September 10, 2025

September 10, 2025, will bring another round of Social Security payments for millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving family members. For many, these deposits are essential to covering everyd...