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

With March underway, millions of Americans who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are set to receive their monthly food assistance benefits. Payment dates vary by state, with depo...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) confirms that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments will be issued on March 19, 2025 for eligible beneficiaries. If your birthday falls between the 11th ...

Internet access is a necessity—from remote work and education to managing finances or applying for assistance. For families facing economic challenges, staying connected shouldn't mean...

The school year may be over, but hunger doesn’t take a vacation. To help families keep kids well-fed during the summer months, the federal government is rolling out the 2025 Summer EBT program, also known...

Starting October 1, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop mailing paper checks to almost all beneficiaries, switching to direct deposit or the Direct Express® prepaid debit card. However, y...

When you lose a job through no fault of your own, unemployment benefits can provide essential financial support while you look for new work. Each state (and U.S. territory) manages i...

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has been in the process of issuing state grants since the Coronavirus first became a serious issue in the United States. Over 20 states have received some...

Just last week a $2.2 trillion stimulus package was pushed through Congress and signed by the President, in order to provide relief for workers and businesses during these times of economic recession. Though while that seems ...

The early months of 2021 bode well for K-12 and college students seeking grant aid from the federal government. The new administration has stepped forward along with states, schools, and colleges to help those...