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Getting Help from Governmental Programs

Everyone needs help sometimes. Below you'll find tips on getting help to cover groceries, getting financial support to pay your heating and cooling bills, and getting assistance with your medical needs.   TANF: Don't ...

What You Need to Know About Social Security Payments During a Government Shutdown

As the possibility of a government shutdown looms, many Social Security beneficiaries are concerned about how their payments might be affected. Understanding the impact of a government shutdo...

Social Security COLA Increase: What Beneficiaries Need to Know to Avoid Scams

Starting in January, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase to help offset inflation, automatically applied t...

The Best Ways to Save Money in 2020

Take Advantage of the Discounts You've Earned! {random_image_1} Our readers have worked hard to provide for their immediate and extended family now and in the future. That's why taking advantage of the discounts they've earned is one ...

Navigating the Complex Impact of Inflation, Housing, Immigration, and Taxes on American Families

The multifaceted issues of inflation, housing affordability, immigration, and taxation are reshaping the economic landscape for American families. These intertwined factors imp...

May 2025 Social Security Schedule: Double Payments Confirmed—What You Need to Know About Dual Deposits

When day-to-day expenses keep rising because of inflation and economic changes, a little extra cash can offer some much-needed breathing room. The May 2025 Social Secur...

Can You Get $20 an Hour in California Fast Food Jobs? What Workers Need to Know in 2025

California’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers is now in effect, but it doesn’t apply to everyone. Here’s a clear, quick guide to see if you qualify and what step...

2026 Social Security COLA: What the 2.4% Increase Means for Retirees

Social Security beneficiaries may need to brace for a modest Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2026. Based on the latest inflation indicators, the estimated COLA increase stands at 2.4%, the smallest ad...

Helpful Government Assistance Programs You Didn't Know About

Many government assistance programs exist to help the needy. Unfortunately, many people don't know about these programs, or they don't know how to access them. The beauty is that they don't have strict regulations,...