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

Social Security beneficiaries across the United States will see an increase in their payments in 2025 thanks to the 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). This annual adjus...

If you were expecting your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment in June 2025 and didn’t receive one, you're not alone—and you haven’t been skipped or forgotten. ...

Good news! If you’re a worker with low or moderate income, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)—a tax break that could reduce your tax bill or put extra money in your refund...

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. ...

If you’ve noticed unusual timing with your SSI payments this year, you’re not alone! The Social Security Administration (SSA) adjusts payment schedules when the first of the month falls on a weekend or...

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program is a vital support system for low-income families across the United States. Backed by federal funding but managed by individual states, TANF helps familie...

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...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) confirms that Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments will be issued on March 19, 2025 for eligible beneficiaries. If your birthday falls between the 11th ...

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...