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

Starting in January, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase to help offset inflation, automatically applied t...

Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement planning for millions of Americans. Understanding how it works and how to maximize your benefits is crucial for ensuring financial stability in your golden years. ...

A big change is coming for anyone receiving Social Security and other federal benefits. By September 30, 2025, paper checks will officially end, with all payments moving to direct deposit or other digit...

Starting October 1, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop mailing paper checks to almost all beneficiaries, switching to direct deposit or the Direct Express® prepaid debit card. However, y...

Are you aware of the numerous benefits available to help you secure stable housing? Whether you're facing financial hardships, living with a disability, or need assistance, government and non-governmental...

If you receive Social Security benefits, it’s important to know when your February 2025 payments will arrive so you can plan your finances. Payments are sent out on different days dep...

For the 7.4 million Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), knowing when payments arrive can be the difference between covering essential bills on time or facing delays. While most months br...

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) application deadlines vary significantly by state. Many states follow a typical heating season application period in fall through spring, bu...

From rent to groceries to everyday expenses, Social Security remains a financial anchor for millions of Americans every month. But with Labor Day falling on Monday, Sept. 1, 2025, many beneficiaries are...