Need-To-Know Insights, Guidance, and News to Secure Your Benefits
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How to Get Personal Grants during the Pandemic
Individuals should contact their funders as soon as possible whenever a pandemic arises. Although you may have applied and received a grant previously, you might still need another one if you need some financial assistance. It i...
Money in Your Pocket: How to Maximize New York Benefits Programs
Even in prosperous times, many New York families struggle to afford basic necessities. The good news is that there are numerous benefits programs available to provide cash assistance, food aid, tax relief, a...
Social Security's Untold Immigration Issue: Not Enough Immigration
Social Security is a topic that has been of great concern to retirees, primarily due to factors such as inflation and potential benefit cuts. However, a recent survey by the Nationwide Retirement Instit...
Automatic Stimulus Checks this 2025: See If You Qualify for $400 or $1,702 (No Application Needed!)
In 2025, two state-level programs are offering much-needed financial relief to millions of Americans. These stimulus payments, which require no paperwork or application, aim...
Urgent: Set Up Direct Deposit Before Social Security Ends Paper Checks
A big change is coming for anyone receiving Social Security and other federal benefits. By September 30, 2025, paper checks will officially end, with all payments moving to direct deposit or other digit...
Is Your Birthday on the 21st–31st? Your SSA Check Arrives August 27
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue its final round of August 2025 payments on Wednesday, August 27. This deposit is reserved for retirees and SSDI beneficiaries whose birthdays fall betw...
How To Appeal a Social Security Decision (Simple Guide for 2025–2026)
If Social Security denies your claim or you think your benefit amount is wrong, you can appeal. The Social Security Administration (SSA) handles millions of claims each year, and mistakes or disagreeme...
More Than 400,000 Student Loan Borrowers Impacted by Incorrect Monthly Payments
Recent news reveals an unsettling discovery for those grappling with the weight of student loans: more than 400,000 student loan borrowers have been victims of erroneous monthly payment calculat...
Want to Shop for a Cause? Support These Five Big-Box Retailers Today
It is not surprising that many big-box retailers create their own charitable branch to give back to the communities in which they do business. Not only does this provide significant tax advantages, but...
