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New Social Security Payment Amounts with 2.5% COLA Increase: Expect More This 2025
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. ...
Top Food Assistance Programs for Seniors Beyond SNAP this 2025
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...
Who Can Get $500 a Month? New Details on America’s First Permanent Guaranteed Income Program
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...
VA Chapter 35 October 2025 Payment: When Will Benefits Be Deposited?
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...
Medicare IRMAA 2026: What You Need to Know About Higher Part B & D Surcharges
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...
Maximizing Your Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Potential
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...
Why Some Social Security Recipients Are Receiving Extra Payments in August
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...
You Could Qualify for Social Security, SSI, and Medicaid—All at Once in 2025
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...
New Paid Family & Medical Leave Tax Credit: What It Means for Workers in 2026
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...