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

The U.S. housing market is bracing for a shift, and not every city will feel it the same way. According to Zillow, home prices nationwide could slip about 1% over the next 12 months, but...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to send out the first round of August 2025 Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments this week. This is an important date...

Starting January 1, 2026, thousands of workers in Denver, Colorado, will see their hourly pay rise to $19.29, one of the highest city minimum wages in the nation. This increase, up from $17.87 in 2025, is part ...

Starting October 1, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop mailing paper checks to almost all beneficiaries, switching to direct deposit or the Direct Express® prepaid debit card. However, y...

If you were born in 1959, you can’t get full Social Security benefits at 67. Your full retirement age is actually 66 years and 10 months, according to the Social Security Administ...

The IRS plans to shut down Direct File, a free tax filing tool many Americans used in 2025. That move could make filing taxes more expensive and harder for millions starting in 2026. Let's breakdown the key ...

If you live in Washington, DC, and need help with food, medical costs, or financial support, you can apply for multiple programs using one simple application. If you could use a little extra help, see what bene...

If you're a California resident struggling with high energy bills, there are several income-qualified assistance programs that can help, even beyond those run by the California Departm...

Thousands of Louisiana taxpayers may lose direct access to nearly $17 million in refunds this fall — unless they act fast. The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has issued notices to 17,976 individ...