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New Paid Family & Medical Leave Tax Credit: What It Means for Workers in 2026

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...

Medicare IRMAA 2026: What You Need to Know About Higher Part B & D Surcharges

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...

Social Security COLA 2026: These States Could Get the Largest Boost

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...

IRS Tax Relief 2025 in 49 States: What Farmers and Ranchers Must Know

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...

VA Chapter 35 October 2025 Payment: When Will Benefits Be Deposited?

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...

Social Security COLA Update Coming Oct. 15: What Retirees Need to Know

For retirees who depend on Social Security, October 15, 2025, is the date to watch. That’s when the Social Security Administration (SSA) will announce the official Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA)...

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...

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...

Summer EBT 2025: Will You Get $120 in Food Support This Year? See Where Benefits Are Headed

With school cafeterias closed for the season, summer can bring more than just rising temperatures; it can bring added pressure to put meals on the table. That’s where Summer E...