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

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is a vital support system for low-income families across the United States. Backed by federal funding but managed by individual states, TANF helps familie...

Wave goodbye to the predictable paycheck day—December’s Social Security payment schedule is getting a shake-up, and you need to stay ahead of the curve. Thanks to calendar ...

With rising prices and financial uncertainty still affecting millions of Americans, every dollar counts. Yet, more than a million taxpayers have unknowingly left money on ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a structured monthly schedule to distribute benefits. The payment date depends on the beneficiary’s birth date and whether they started receiving Social Security before May 1...

As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, many Social Security beneficiaries are concerned about how their payments might be affected. Understanding the impact of a government shutdo...

As rent and home prices continue to rise across the U.S., finding affordable housing is becoming more difficult—especially for older adults living on fixed incomes. While HUD’s Section 20...

If you’re planning for retirement, understanding how Social Security credits work is essential. Many people assume that just working for a few years guarantees monthly Social Security benefits, but the reality ...

Millions of Americans relying on Social Security could see major tax changes starting in 2026. Nearly 74 million people receive benefits, and many depend on Social Security for more than half of their ...

Starting in January, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase to help offset inflation, automatically applied t...