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Getting Help from Governmental Programs

Everyone needs help sometimes. Below you'll find tips on getting help to cover groceries, getting financial support to pay your heating and cooling bills, and getting assistance with your medical needs.   TANF: Don't ...

$1,450 Social Security Checks Rolling Out in May 2025: Who Qualifies and When to Expect Payment

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 ...

CalFresh Recertification August 2025: Don’t Miss This Deadline or You Might Lose Benefits

If you receive CalFresh benefits in California, there’s an important deadline coming up in August 2025 that could affect your monthly food support. To keep your benefits going...

Understanding SSDI: Who Qualifies, How to Apply, and More

Claiming Social Security Disability Insurance won't be a huge hassle if you have the right information. In 2016, around 10.2 million Americans received disability benefits with an average monthly paymen...

The Beginner's Guide to Finding and Applying for Grants

Applying for grants can be intimidating, especially if you're new to the process. The following comprehensive beginner's guide will provide the necessary tools required to identify suitable grant opportunitie...

Government Assistance Programs That Citizens Should Follow Up

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...

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...

Social Security Benefits Increase in Response to Higher Cost of Living

  As the cost of living continues to rise, millions of Social Security recipients in the United States can look forward to an increase in their benefit payments this month. The Social Security Adm...

A Guide to Maximizing the New and Improved FAFSA Process

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) just got a major upgrade, and students should take full advantage. The revamped FAFSA for the 2024-2025 school year expands access to financial aid and simplif...