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Good news for Social Security beneficiaries—your payments are increasing in 2025! Thanks to a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), monthly benefits have gone up across the board. ...

While the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is well-known, several other food assistance programs are specifically designed for seniors. These programs can provide additional support, ensuring se...

Cook County, Illinois, has become the first place in the U.S. to make a guaranteed income program permanent, following strong results from its earlier pilot. County officials app...

Every fall, students using VA Chapter 35 Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits ask the same question: When will my October payment show up? With school costs, rent, and living expenses p...

Starting in 2026, many Medicare beneficiaries will face higher IRMAA surcharges on their Part B and Part D premiums. With both income brackets and surcharges rising, retirees could pay significan...

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has rolled out major tax relief measures for farmers and ranchers impacted by severe drought conditions across the U.S. in 2025. This program applies to 49 states (with...

The upcoming Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement is one of the most anticipated events for millions of retirees across the U.S. It determines how much Social Security Administration (SSA) payment...

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a valuable benefit for low to moderate-income individuals and families in the United States. It provides a refundable tax credit, meaning it can reduce your tax liability and r...

Working Americans, especially family caregivers, are set to benefit from a major update in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, recently signed into law. One of the biggest wins is the expansion of th...