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

For weeks, millions of Social Security recipients have been waiting for the official Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement for 2026. Originally scheduled for October 15, 2025, the announcement was dela...

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has confirmed early details of the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), giving federal employees a clearer idea of what to expect next year. According ...

For most buyers, purchasing a pre-owned home is the easiest path to ownership. But for others, the dream starts with a piece of land and a blank canvas. If you’re planning to build your own home...

Farmers and ranchers across the U.S. who were forced to sell livestock because of severe drought now have more breathing room when it comes to taxes. On September 22, 2025, the Internal Re...

For millions of retirees, disabled workers, and their families, Social Security payments remain a financial lifeline. With costs for groceries, rent, and healthcare still climbing, knowing your exact deposit da...

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on October 1 for the 2026-27 academic year, and this year’s form comes with major changes that could affect how much federal financial aid...

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has issued new hardship exemption guidance that expands access to affordable catastrophic health insurance plans. This change helps American...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced the Rural Health Transformation Program, a landmark $50 billion federal initiative aimed at improving health care across rural A...

Losing a job can create serious financial stress, especially for older adults who also rely on Social Security. A common question is: Can you get both unemployment benefits and Social Secur...