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

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...

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. ...

With inflation and rising costs continuing to squeeze household budgets, millions of Americans depend on their Social Security payments to help cover essentials like food, rent, and utility bills. ...

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a vital source of income for millions of Americans who can no longer work due to a qualifying medical condition. This federal benefit functions much like a...

Wave goodbye to the predictable paycheck day—December’s Social Security payment schedule is getting a shake-up, and you need to stay ahead of the curve. Thanks to calendar ...

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), mark your calendar for January 31, 2025. Since February 1st falls on a Saturday, the Social Security Administration will send February’s SSI payment early. Here&...

While debates about student loan forgiveness and other topics continue to make headlines, borrowers desperately hoping for financial relief and system reform have nothing better to do than wait to see...

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are becoming an increasingly vital component of personal finance in the United States. As healthcare costs continue to rise, many individuals are looking for ways...

If you live in Illinois, you could be getting free money this summer without lifting a finger. The Enhanced Money Match program from the Illinois Treasurer’s Office is actively mailing out checks to resid...