Insights for Every Family

A tax credit worth up to $7,316 could help eligible working families with two qualifying children when they file their returns in 2027. The amount comes from the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for income earned in 2026, ...

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development is preparing changes designed to expand manufactured housing, lower construction costs and give builders more flexibility. The effort follows the bipartisan 21st Cen...

The Trump administration says nearly 1 million Americans will receive $500 Affordable Care Act refund checks in 2026. Payments reportedly began mailing on September 30, with more checks expected throughout ...

No. The $255 Social Security death benefit is a one-time payment available only to certain surviving spouses or children. It is not automatically paid to every family after a death, and eligible survivors generally mus...

Workers could pay Social Security taxes on more of their income in 2027 if the taxable wage cap rises. However, the Social Security payroll tax rate itself is not currently scheduled to increase. Under curr...

A $3,000 monthly Social Security benefit is possible, but there is no single amount you can pay in 2026 to guarantee that payment. The Social Security Administration bases retirement benefits on your lif...

Some Social Security recipients may have seen claims about a new $200 monthly increase. The claim is based on a real bill in Congress, but the payment has not been approved and is not scheduled for next m...

For U.S. families, August 2026 brings regular monthly federal payouts, such as Social Security family benefits and VA survivor compensation, along with meaningful progress in the August ...

The Trump administration has announced new guidance expanding a federal tax credit designed to encourage employers to offer paid family and medical leave, potentially making the benefit available to...