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Americans to Receive Social Security Payments in March & April—Here's an Extra $967 in SSI for You

Millions of Americans will soon receive important Social Security payments in March and April 2025. Some beneficiaries may even qualify for an extra monthly payment of up t...

Your July Social Security Just Got a COLA Raise. Are You Getting the Full Increase?

If your Social Security deposit felt a bit bigger this year, you’re not imagining it. Thanks to the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), every check you’ve received since Janu...

How to Ensure Your Quest for Grants and Resources is Successful

Helpful resources are available to those seeking financial support for their needs or projects. Grants, scholarships, and other funding sources allow recipients to receive a financial boost that can help th...

Claim Your Cash: Fairborn Has $215K Waiting to Be Claimed

If you live in Fairborn, you could have money waiting and it only takes a minute to check! The City of Fairborn has announced $215,468 in unclaimed funds available for local residents and businesses. These funds ...

California Utility Assistance Programs for Low-Income Households (CARE, FERA, ESA)

If you're a California resident struggling with high energy bills, there are several income-qualified assistance programs that can help, even beyond those run by the California Departm...

Is Your Social Security Payment Coming on August 20? Here’s Who Gets the Next SSDI Deposit

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will send out the second round of August 2025 Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments on Wednesday, August 20. This payment is...

OPM COLA 2026: What Federal Workers Need to Know About Next Year’s Pay Boost

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has confirmed early details of the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), giving federal employees a clearer idea of what to expect next year. According ...

4 Types of Personal Grants Given by the American Government

The American government provides support for people having financial challenges in the form of grants. If you’ve lost your job, are earning a low income, or are generally struggling to make ends meet, conside...

Social Security Checks Get Bigger: New Law Ends Federal Taxes for Most Seniors

Millions of seniors will now keep more of their Social Security checks thanks to a historic new law. The One Big, Beautiful Bill, recently signed into law, eliminates federal income taxes on Soc...