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

Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients need to be aware of an important schedule change this year. Normally, SSI payments are deposited on the first of every month. But in September 2025, there wil...

Know when your food benefits hit your EBT card. SNAP benefits arrive each month based on your state’s schedule. In August 2025, distribution dates vary: some states load benefits on...

If you were born in 1959, you can’t get full Social Security benefits at 67. Your full retirement age is actually 66 years and 10 months, according to the Social Security Administ...

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...

If you are looking for a new employment opportunity, the main factor you consider may be the salary. You will also factor in the kind of services you will be offering at the organization. However, it would...

Losing a job can create serious financial stress, especially for older adults who also rely on Social Security. A common question is: Can you get both unemployment benefits and Social Secur...

In a world where challenges can unexpectedly disrupt the course of our lives, knowing that there's a safety net to catch you can be immensely reassuring. Living with a disability can present various ch...

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has confirmed early details of the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), giving federal employees a clearer idea of what to expect next year. According ...

It’s not that the Social Security Administration adjusts benefits based on location. Benefits are calculated based on your lifetime earnings. But state-level differences in ...