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

California’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers is now in effect, but it doesn’t apply to everyone. Here’s a clear, quick guide to see if you qualify and what step...

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals who are elderly, blind, or disabled. Each year, the maximum SSI payment is adjusted based on the Cost-of-Li...

Many government assistance programs exist to help the needy. Unfortunately, many people don't know about these programs, or they don't know how to access them. The beauty is that they don't have strict regulations,...

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...

As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, many Social Security beneficiaries are concerned about how their payments might be affected. Understanding the impact of a government shutdo...

Know when your food benefits hit your EBT card. SNAP benefits arrive each month based on your state’s schedule. In August 2025, distribution dates vary: some states load benefits on...

Take Advantage of the Discounts You've Earned! {random_image_1} Our readers have worked hard to provide for their immediate and extended family now and in the future. That's why taking advantage of the discounts they've earned is one ...

Starting in January, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase to help offset inflation, automatically applied t...

August 2025 delivers payments on these set dates so mark your calendar, check your account, and if your SSDI payment doesn't arrive as scheduled, be sure to follow up promptly.   Monthly Dates Based on Your B...