Need-To-Know Insights, Guidance, and News to Secure Your Benefits

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out retroactive payments averaging $6,710 to more than 1.1 million beneficiaries following the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act in l...

Tax season may feel stressful, but the reward is worth it — that extra cash landing in your bank account. Millions of Americans look forward to their IRS tax refunds every year, often using the mo...

There's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in many lives and on the economy as a whole. Though Congress passed the CARES Act when the pandemic first struck, looking to eas...

The Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program is a federal rental assistance program designed to help low-income families, seniors, and individuals with disabilities secure safe, decent, and affordable housing in the private ma...

New Yorkers are still waiting for the promised $500 inflation relief rebate, initially proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul. While the program aims to provide direct payments to 8.6 million taxpayers, d...

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals who are elderly, blind, or disabled. Each year, the maximum SSI payment is adjusted based on the Cost-of-Li...

Everyone needs help sometimes. Below you'll find tips on getting help to cover groceries, getting financial support to pay your heating and cooling bills, and getting assistance with your medical needs.   TANF: Don't ...

As inflation and rising living costs continue to strain American households, a potential new government-backed stimulus plan—called the DOGE Stimulus Payment—has g...

Social Security benefits come with a maximum monthly check, and retirees can take specific steps to maximize their payments. While March 2025 Social Security payments have set distribution dates, those who have a...