Insights for Every Family

In today's ever-changing economic landscape, many families find themselves in need of support to ensure their basic needs are met. Government assistance programs offer a lifeline to those struggling to afford food,...

As tax season approaches, many U.S. families are asking how much the Child Tax Credit (CTC) will add to their 2026 tax refund. Recent IRS updates and permanent changes under the One Big, Beautiful Bill have in...

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. ...

Florida will begin participating in the Education Freedom Tax Credit in 2027, allowing taxpayers to redirect up to $1,700 in federal taxes toward education scholarships, Governor Ron DeSantis announced.   ...

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...

Starting in 2026, a new IRS rule tied to SECURE 2.0 will change how some older workers can save extra money for retirement. The change affects catch-up contribut...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is introducing updates to its spousal benefits program in 2026, aiming to improve fairness, transparency, and accessibility for married couples. Spousal ...

New York families welcoming a new baby during the 2025–2026 fiscal year may be eligible for a one-time $1,800 baby bonus. Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced this initiative as part of the N...

The Medicare grocery card isn't part of regular Medicare, but some Medicare Advantage plans offer a food allowance to help pay for healthy groceries.   Who Can Get This B...