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IRS Tax Relief 2025: Extended Deadlines for Farmers and Ranchers Affected by Drought
Farmers and ranchers across the U.S. who were forced to sell livestock because of severe drought now have more breathing room when it comes to taxes. On September 22, 2025, the Internal Re...
Social Security Reminder: Who Gets Paid on September 24, 2025?
For millions of retirees, disabled workers, and their families, Social Security payments remain a financial lifeline. With costs for groceries, rent, and healthcare still climbing, knowing your exact deposit da...
New FAFSA Rules for 2026: What Families Need to Know Before Applying
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on October 1 for the 2026-27 academic year, and this year’s form comes with major changes that could affect how much federal financial aid...
HHS Expands Access to Affordable Health Insurance Through Hardship Exemptions
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued new hardship exemption guidance that expands access to affordable catastrophic health insurance plans. This change helps American...
Applications Open: States Can Claim Share of $50B Rural Health Program Funding
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the Rural Health Transformation Program, a landmark $50 billion federal initiative aimed at improving health care across rural A...
Can You Double Up on Social Security and Unemployment Benefits? Here’s the Answer
Losing a job can create serious financial stress, especially for older adults who also rely on Social Security. A common question is: Can you get both unemployment benefits and Social Secur...
Social Security Payments September 2025: Who Gets Paid on Wednesday, Sept. 17?
Social Security remains a financial lifeline for millions of retirees, disabled workers, and their families. Knowing the exact payment date helps seniors and families budget for essentials like ...
Exact Social Security Payment Amounts for September 10, 2025
September 10, 2025, will bring another round of Social Security payments for millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving family members. For many, these deposits are essential to covering everyd...
VA Housing Grants September 2025: Veterans Eligible for $120K+ in Benefits
Finding a safe and accessible place to live is one of the biggest challenges for veterans with service-connected disabilities. To help, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers several housing...