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State-by-State Unemployment Benefits Guide for Workers Affected by the Government Shutdown
When you lose a job through no fault of your own, unemployment benefits can provide essential financial support while you look for new work. Each state (and U.S. territory) manages i...
Helpful Government Assistance Programs You Didn't Know About
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,...
Social Security COLA Increase: What Beneficiaries Need to Know to Avoid Scams
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...
IRS Updates FAQs on Employee Retention Credit (ERC) Claims Under the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) in Fact Sheet 2025-07 to help taxpayers understand the limitations on Employee Retention C...
Your November Schedule for Social Security Benefit Payments: What to Expect for the Holidays
Some Social Security recipients will see a unique schedule for their SSI payments this November, impacting December's budget. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has arran...
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...
SSDI June 2025 Payment Dates: When Your Check Will Arrive Based on Birth Date
If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), knowing when your benefit arrives each month is key to managing your finances. For June 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) ...
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...
April 2025 Stimulus Payments: Unclaimed Relief Funds and State-Specific Payouts You Should Know About
With rising prices and financial uncertainty still affecting millions of Americans, every dollar counts. Yet, more than a million taxpayers have unknowingly left money on ...
