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

If you live in Illinois, you could be getting free money this summer without lifting a finger. The Enhanced Money Match program from the Illinois Treasurer’s Office is actively mailing out checks to resid...

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides critical support to millions of Americans with disabilities, as well as seniors 65 and older who have limited income. In October 2025, beneficiaries should p...

For millions of Americans living on Social Security, health insurance is one of the biggest monthly expenses. A new House GOP health care bill is raising concerns that marketplace insurance premiums c...

Medicaid is an essential program for low-income individuals, seniors, and people with disabilities. However, eligibility for Medicaid varies by state, marital status, and the type of care you need. In 20...

Millions of SNAP households faced delays after the recent partial government shutdown. Although the White House ordered states to restore full November benefits immediately, many families s...

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides financial assistance to low-income individuals who are elderly, blind, or disabled. Each year, the maximum SSI payment is adjusted based on the Cost-of-Li...

The tornadoes that tore through Middle Tennessee left heartbreak and destruction in their wake. Homes were reduced to rubble, businesses were damaged, and lives were lost, leaving communities forev...

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), mark your calendar for January 31, 2025. Since February 1st falls on a Saturday, the Social Security Administration will send February’s SSI payment early. Here&...

Social Security benefits come with a maximum monthly check, and retirees can take specific steps to maximize their payments. While March 2025 Social Security payments have set distribution dates, those who have a...