Need-To-Know Insights, Guidance, and News to Secure Your Benefits

There are many types of government assistance available to individuals and families, each serving different needs. Here are some of the most common types of assistance, along with a brief description of how to access...

Suppose you’re living on a limited income in retirement or dealing with a disability. In that case, there’s good news: you may be eligible to receive Social Security, Sup...

Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) helps low-income families cover essentials like food, housing, utilities, child care, and more. With the holidays coming, knowing when your December 2025 payment arri...

Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially added 13 new serious medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, making it faster for qualified individuals to receive di...

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program remains an important source of monthly cash help for families facing financial strain. If your household depends on these payments to manage everyday needs ...

The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program serves as a crucial safety net. TANF provides monthly cash assistance to low-income households with children under 18, helping cove...

As November 2025 approaches, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients can expect their payments to follow the standard Social Security schedule, based primarily on birth da...

As the year comes to a close, many Americans with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) face a common problem: what to do with leftover funds before they disappear. Most people know FSAs cover docto...

While many people know about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), there are other food programs designed specifically to help seniors. Read: Secrets of Social Security: Essen...