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How to Activate Your Sun Bucks Card for Summer 2025

Summer can bring extra expenses, especially when kids are home and not getting free school meals. The Sun Bucks 2025 program helps by giving families extra money to buy groceries for their children during the summer month...

7 Frequently Asked Questions About Social Security Benefits

There are more than 66 million people receiving Social Security benefits each month and that number is expected to increase dramatically in the coming years. With so many current and expected beneficiaries, Social ...

Why Claiming Social Security at Age 62 can be the Path to Fulfillment

  Deciding when to claim Social Security benefits is a complex decision that can significantly impact your retirement income. Typically, experts advise against claiming benefits at age 62 due to the s...

Social Security Recipients Who Retired During the Pandemic Face a COLA Shock in 2024

Retirees who began receiving Social Security benefits during the pandemic era are poised to encounter a significant adjustment challenge in 2024. The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), a cr...

Curious Why Mississippians Lead the Nation in Government Assistance like SNAP and Medicaid? Here's Why and How You Can Benefit Too

Across the United States, more people are turning to government assistance programs to cope with rising living costs, economic instability, and h...

January Stimulus Update: $725 Payments for Eligible California Families

California families eligible for financial assistance can expect relief soon. The first $725 stimulus payment for 2025 under the Sacramento Family First Economic Support Program (FFESP) will be distrib...

Social Security Retirement Timing in 2025: Claim Early or Wait for Full Benefits?

In 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) continues its phased adjustments to the Full Retirement Age (FRA), reflecting demographic shifts and economic considerations. These changes a...

Social Security COLA 2026 Projection Rises to 2.7%: Here’s What That Means for Your Benefits

Social Security beneficiaries could see a 2.7% Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2026, according to the latest forecast from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). That’s a...

When Will You Get Social Security in 2025? Complete Monthly Payment Dates

More than 70 million Americans rely on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to pay for essentials like rent, groceries, and medical care. With inflation still driving up everyday ex...