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Is Your Birthday on the 21st–31st? Your SSA Check Arrives August 27

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue its final round of August 2025 payments on Wednesday, August 27. This deposit is reserved for retirees and SSDI beneficiaries whose birthdays fall betw...

Top Housing Help for Seniors in 2025: What You Can Get Beyond Section 202

As rent and home prices continue to rise across the U.S., finding affordable housing is becoming more difficult—especially for older adults living on fixed incomes. While HUD’s Section 20...

COLA 2026 Announcement Postponed: Here’s the New SSA Timeline

For weeks, millions of Social Security recipients have been waiting for the official Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement for 2026. Originally scheduled for October 15, 2025, the announcement was dela...

April 2025 TANF Payments: When Will You Receive Your Cash Assistance?

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides crucial financial support for thousands of families across the United States. Whether it's for rent, groceries, or childcare, these funds ...

Unlocking Financial Freedom: How Health Savings Accounts Can Secure Your Future

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are becoming an increasingly vital component of personal finance in the United States. As healthcare costs continue to rise, many individuals are looking for ways...

IRS Announces Automatic $1,400 Stimulus Payments for Eligible Individuals This January 2025

Good news! The IRS has announced it will send automatic payments of up to $1,400 this January to people who didn’t claim the Recovery Rebate Credit on their 2021 tax returns. ...

USDA’s SUN Programs: Free Summer Food Options for Kids & Grocery Benefits in 2025

When school is out, many families worry about how to keep kids fed. USDA’s SUN Programs are here to help, offering free meals and grocery benefits so kids get the nutrition they need ...

Free Money Alert: Illinois Sending Stimulus Checks This Summer

If you live in Illinois, you could be getting free money this summer without lifting a finger. The Enhanced Money Match program from the Illinois Treasurer’s Office is actively mailing out checks to resid...

Social Security 2024: Major Changes Announced for Benefit Payments

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has recently announced significant changes to the Social Security benefit payments for 2024. These changes aim to improve payment accuracy and program integrity wh...