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

There are many types of government assistance available to individuals and families, each serving different needs. Here are some of the most common types of assistance, along with a brief description of how to access...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, increasing benefits for about 75 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Inco...

Every month, more than 70 million Americans depend on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments to cover essentials like housing, groceries, and healthcare. Knowing the pa...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed the November 2025 payment schedule, and some payments will arrive early because of weekend timing. You might be missing out on benefits! C...

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program serves as a crucial safety net. TANF provides monthly cash assistance to low-income households with children under 18, helping cove...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a major change that will take effect in 2026, and it could make qualifying for retirement benefits a bit tougher. Starting that ye...

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program serves as a crucial safety net. TANF provides monthly cash assistance to low-income households with children under 18, helping cove...

As November 2025 approaches, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients can expect their payments to follow the standard Social Security schedule, based primarily on birth da...

As the government shutdown stretches on and programs like SNAP, LIHEAP, Head Start, and ACA Programs face possible disruptions, many Americans are asking another urgent question: What ...