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How Families Can Benefit from Filing a FERPA Complaint

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is designed to protect student and family privacy. Suppose you believe your family’s educational records or student loan details have been mishandled. In that...

SNAP 2025: How Much You Can Get, Who Qualifies, and Why October May Bring a Surprise

If you're applying for SNAP or already receiving benefits, now is the time to pay close attention. The program, also known as food stamps, continues to provide vital support to low-inc...

Cooking with Nutrition on a Budget: Healthy Eating for Families

  Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive. In fact, cooking with nutritious ingredients can be affordable and delicious for families on a budget. Here, we'll provide some tips for shopping an...

Navigating Disability Support Services: A Guide for Families

  Families with members who have disabilities face unique challenges. Caring for a loved one with a disability requires immense physical, emotional, and financial resources. In recognition of this, differen...

Social Security Pays Big for Families on March 19—Are You Eligible?

Millions of American families rely on Social Security benefits to help cover essential expenses like housing, food, and medical care. The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a staggered pay...

Why Some Social Security Recipients Are Receiving Extra Payments in August

This August, many Social Security recipients will find a surprise in their bank accounts: an extra payment. This unexpected financial boost is a result of the Social Security Administration's (S...

Maximizing Social Security Benefits for Retirees in 2024: Understanding the Factors at Play

  Retirement planning is an essential aspect of financial well-being, with Social Security benefits often forming a significant portion of retirees' income. However, a...

Did You Just Turn 73? Don’t Miss This Deadline for Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) in IRS

If you’re 73 or older—or recently turned 73 in 2024—it’s time to pay close attention to your retirement accounts. The IRS has issued an important remin...

IRS Offers Major Tax Relief After Disasters—File by November 3, 2025

Taxpayers in parts of West Virginia impacted by severe storms, flooding, and landslides that began on February 15, 2025, will now have more time to file their taxes. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) o...