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How to Keep Your Social Security Paper Checks After Sept. 30
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, Your Full Retirement Age Is 66 Years and 10 Months — Not 67
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...
IRS to End Free Tax Filing Tool: Will You Have to Pay Now?
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 ...
How to Apply or Recertify for Public Assistance Benefits in DC
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...
California Utility Assistance Programs for Low-Income Households (CARE, FERA, ESA)
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...
Louisiana Taxpayers: $16.9M in Refunds Must Be Claimed by Sept. 6
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...
$1,390 Stimulus Checks Are On the Way: Here’s What You Need to Know
If you’re feeling the pressure of high grocery bills, rent, and everyday costs, help is on the way. A new $1,390 stimulus payment has been approved to give millions of Americans a much-needed finan...
ATM Took Your EBT Money but Didn’t Give Cash? Here’s Exactly What to Do
SNAP benefits are a lifeline for many families, and your EBT card ensures you can buy groceries or withdraw cash when you need it most. But what if you try to get cash at an ATM, and it deducts fro...
Got a Tax Extension? File Now Using This Free IRS Tool
If you filed for a tax extension this year, you still have until October 15 to submit your return. But the IRS is urging taxpayers to file now instead of waiting until the last minute. Why File Your Taxes Ea...
