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

As millions of Americans prepare to file their 2025 federal tax returns, many wonder if paying taxes by credit card is possible — and whether it’s a good idea. The answer is YES — You...

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...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a structured monthly schedule to distribute benefits. The payment date depends on the beneficiary’s birth date and whether they started receiving Social Security before May 1...

Citizens can take advantage of many government assistance programs to get their needed help. However, many people do not follow up on these programs, which is a mistake. Over the years, the US government has facil...

Some Social Security recipients will see a unique schedule for their SSI payments this November, impacting December's budget. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has arran...

Social Security benefits are a critical source of financial assistance for millions of Americans in retirement. The Social Security Administration uses a formula based on your lifetime earnings to determine your benefit amou...

Eligible Americans living on fixed incomes will soon receive a little extra help. In May 2025, some Social Security recipients will receive an additional payment of up to ...

There's a lot of talk about grants these days, but do you really know what they're about? Is there any way to obtain personal grants? What about grants given by the government? The experts are w...

Retirement savings and homeownership are two pillars of financial security. But when you have a sizable 401(k) and a looming mortgage, you might wonder: should you dip into yo...