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Big Changes Are Coming to Social Security in 2025 – Here's What to Expect
Big changes are coming to Social Security in 2025. These updates could affect your benefits, earnings, and even how much of your income is taxed. Whether you're already collecting benefits or p...
SSI Benefit Advance: Two Payments Set for May 2025 as June 1 Falls on a Sunday
In May 2025, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments due to a scheduling adjustment by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This is not an additional benef...
Understanding the Free Personal Grants Application Process
Personal grants are monetary support offered to individuals, households, or companies by the government or non-profits for specific needs. A grant is not a loan. After applying, qualifying, and receiving one, you a...
Will Social Security Still Provide That Safety Net When It's Your Time to Collect?
The future of Social Security is a topic that's been hashed over for decades now, and still, many folks wonder about the "security" of these benefits. It is seen as the largest fe...
Auto Costs Are Increasing: Save Money with These Important Tips
On Wednesday, May 5, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised an important interest rate to a level not seen in more than 20 years because of record-setting inflation impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain ...
Fighting For Our Firefighters' Mental Health
Every day, firefighters put their lives on the line to protect our communities. They routinely confront extremely dangerous and traumatic situations, which takes an enormous toll on their mental and emotional wellbei...
Scholarships & Grants for College and Graduate School
Grants and scholarships for furthering your education share one common characteristic: the money you get is not to be paid back. The harsh economic realities in the contemporary world present many students aspiring to impr...
How This Couple Retired at 63 with $1.5 Million: Key Lessons for Financial Independence
John and Linda Thompson's journey to retiring at 63 with $1.5 million in savings is a testament to the power of disciplined financial planning and long-term vision. The couple start...
Your July Social Security Just Got a COLA Raise. Are You Getting the Full Increase?
If your Social Security deposit felt a bit bigger this year, you’re not imagining it. Thanks to the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), every check you’ve received since Janu...
