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

While many people know about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), there are other food programs designed specifically to help seniors. Read: Secrets of Social Security: Essen...

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 receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), knowing when your benefit arrives each month is key to managing your finances. For June 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

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...

If you were expecting your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment in June 2025 and didn’t receive one, you're not alone—and you haven’t been skipped or forgotten. ...

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...

Many government assistance programs exist to help the needy. Unfortunately, many people don't know about these programs, or they don't know how to access them. The beauty is that they don't have strict regulations,...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a structured monthly schedule to distribute benefits. The payment date depends on the beneficiary’s birth date and whether they started receiving Social Security before May 1...

Citizens can take advantage of many government assistance programs to get their needed help. However, many people do not follow up on these programs, which is a mistake. Over the years, the US government has facil...