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

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress on March 27, 2020. It included more than $2 trillion in aid. The aid was to be disbursed over many months, allowing in...

In many states, recreational cannabis is legal. The state collects taxes on the sales of recreational cannabis. Some states, such as Illinois, are using those tax dollars to help with the war on illegal ...

In a recent address, Vice President Kamala Harris emphasized the importance of housing affordability, marking it as one of the most pressing issues in the current political landscape. S...

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&...

When it comes to managing your finances in retirement, understanding how Social Security benefits are taxed is crucial. You’ve spent years working and contributing to Social Security, so it&rsq...

The Department of Agriculture has announced large grant awards to help rural communities gain high-speed broadband internet access. The latest round of investment is for a total of $116.7 million...

The USDA offers single-family home repair grants. Grants can be competitive. When you are ready to apply for a grant, you will need to provide evidence of wages or self-employed income statements, bank acc...

The entertainment, restaurant and hospitality industries were hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and its related closures. Several rounds of federal funding have been distributed to states, and now states are distributing ...

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...