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

Good news! The IRS has announced it will send automatic payments of up to $1,400 this January to people who didn’t claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. ...

California’s wildfires continue to wreak havoc, prompting the federal government to step in and assist affected communities. In collaboration with state and local authorities, the Federal Emergenc...

If you've been feeling priced out of the housing market, you're not alone. Between soaring mortgage rates and limited listings, buying a home in the U.S. has become i...

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...

Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends out more than 74 million payments to retirees, people with disabilities, survivors, and eligible spouses. With so many beneficiaries, checks ...

If you have federal student loans, August 2025 could mark a turning point. Big changes are coming to repayment plans, and if you don’t act, your balance could grow faster than you ex...

The general idea behind grants is that this is money given out absent the expectation of a return. So, unlike a loan, a grant doesn't have to be paid back. This is why when people read news about Covid-19 grants comi...

Eligible Americans living on fixed incomes will soon receive a little extra help. In May 2025, some Social Security recipients will receive an additional payment of up to ...

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...