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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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

This August, many Social Security recipients will find a surprise in their bank accounts: an extra payment. This unexpected financial boost is a result of the Social Security Administration's (S...

Social Security beneficiaries could see a 2.7% Cost-Of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2026, according to the latest forecast from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL). That’s a...

Starting in 2026, many Medicare beneficiaries will face higher IRMAA surcharges on their Part B and Part D premiums. With both income brackets and surcharges rising, retirees could pay significan...

Millions of retirees and families across the U.S. will receive their Social Security payments on April 9, 2025, as part of the continued rollout of the Cost-of-Living Adjustment ...