Insights for Every Family

The Medicare grocery card isn't part of regular Medicare, but some Medicare Advantage plans offer a food allowance to help pay for healthy groceries.   Who Can Get This B...

While the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is well-known, several other food assistance programs are specifically designed for seniors. These programs can provide additional support, ensuring se...

Good news for Social Security beneficiaries—your payments are increasing in 2025! Thanks to a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), monthly benefits have gone up across the board. ...

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a valuable benefit for low to moderate-income individuals and families in the United States. It provides a refundable tax credit, meaning it can reduce your tax liability and r...

Every fall, students using VA Chapter 35 Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits ask the same question: When will my October payment show up? With school costs, rent, and living expenses p...

Cook County, Illinois, has become the first place in the U.S. to make a guaranteed income program permanent, following strong results from its earlier pilot. County officials app...

Working Americans, especially family caregivers, are set to benefit from a major update in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, recently signed into law. One of the biggest wins is the expansion of th...

Preparing for retirement can be a complex process, especially for women who often face unique financial challenges. To ensure a secure and comfortable retirement, it'...

If you're navigating retirement, disability, or limited income, here's something that might surprise you: You may be eligible to receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SS...