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Will Food Stamp Benefits Stop in November? SNAP, LIHEAP, Head Start, and ACA Programs Face Funding Crisis
As the U.S. government shutdown drags into its second month, critical federal assistance programs, including SNAP, LIHEAP, Head Start, and ACA subsidies, are facing major...
New SNAP Payment Amounts with 2.4% COLA: Expect Changes this October 2025
If you’re receiving SNAP or have recently applied, it’s essential to understand how much you could receive, what eligibility rules apply, and what changes may occur in the months ahead, part...
SNAP Benefits September 2025: When Payments Arrive in Every State
Every American family depend on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) each month to put food on the table. In California, Texas, Florida, New York, and every state across the country, benefits...
Maximizing Your Tax Refund: The Importance of Understanding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a valuable tax benefit designed to help low- to moderate-income workers and families. ...
2026 Social Security COLA: What the 2.4% Increase Means for Retirees
Social Security beneficiaries may need to brace for a modest Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2026. Based on the latest inflation indicators, the estimated COLA increase stands at 2.4%, the smallest ad...
Original Medicare vs. Medicare Advantage: Which One Fits You Best for 2026?
The Medicare Open Enrollment Period is here, running from October 15 to December 7, 2025, with a second window from January 1 to March 31, 2026 for those already enrolled in Medicare Advantage. If ...
Social Security Fairness Act: What It Means for Americans and How to Benefit
The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support, signaling a potential shift in how Social Security benefits are calculated for ...
Did You Leave a Job? Your Old 401(k) Might Be Worth More Than You Think
If you’ve ever switched jobs, your retirement money might not have come with you. Millions of Americans are in the same boat. According to Capitalize, over $1.7 trillion is sitting in forgotten o...
IRS Updates FAQs on Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claims Under the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Fact Sheet 2025-07 to help taxpayers understand the limitations on Employee Retention C...
