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Urgent: Set Up Direct Deposit Before Social Security Ends Paper Checks
A big change is coming for anyone receiving Social Security and other federal benefits. By September 30, 2025, paper checks will officially end, with all payments moving to direct deposit or other digit...
If You Were Born in 1959, Your Full Retirement Age Is 66 Years and 10 Months — Not 67
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...
Exploring the Medicaid Waiver Tracker: A Window into Medicaid Transformation
The Medicaid program plays a critical role in providing healthcare coverage to millions of Americans with limited financial resources. Within this program, Section 1115 waivers offer state...
SNAP Benefits 2025: Who Qualifies for Food Assistance—From Students to $3,000-a-Month Earners
With inflation pushing food prices higher, more Americans—including students and moderate-income earners, are wondering if they qualify for SNAP benefits (formerly known as f...
Affordable Housing Help: Top Federal Loan Programs for Buyers as Mortgage Rates Hit 2025 Lows
Lower borrowing costs and easing home prices could help buyers get back into the market There’s finally some good news for Americans looking to buy a home. After months o...
3 Lesser-Known Social Security Rules You Should Know
Social Security is an essential retirement plan in the United States that provides crucial income for retirees, spouses, survivors, disabled individuals, and even children. However, due to its sheer size and complexi...
What You Need to Know about Federal Grants and Watching Out for Scams
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...
Americans to Receive Social Security Payments in March & April—Here's an Extra $967 in SSI for You
Millions of Americans will soon receive important Social Security payments in March and April 2025. Some beneficiaries may even qualify for an extra monthly payment of up t...
TANF Cash Help: When Do You Receive Your August 2025 Payment?
If you're expecting the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payment this August, here’s what you need to know. When Will August TANF Arrive? TANF distribution schedules vary by st...
