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Free Money Alert: Illinois Sending Stimulus Checks This Summer

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...

Your October Schedule for Social Security Benefit Payments

As we step into October, it's time to mark your calendars for the upcoming Social Security benefit payments! If you rely on Social Security, knowing the payment dates can help you plan your finances more effect...

4 Components of the Best Employee Benefits Package for Your Next Job Offer

While seeking employment in a new company, most people consider the tasks they'll handle and the salary to expect. Many of them do not factor in the benefits package to expect from the employer. It is...

2025 Social Security COLA Increase: Who Will Receive Their Social Security Payment on February 26th?

Social Security beneficiaries across the United States will see an increase in their payments in 2025 thanks to the 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). This annual adjus...

How to Leverage Social Security, Disability and Other Benefits For Financial Security

Many Americans are in precarious financial straits due to the economy's sudden downturn in the previous few months. Knowing your choices in this precarious economic climate is cruc...

SSI Checks of $967 Arriving Early on February 28th

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to distribute SSI checks worth $967 to eligible recipients on Friday, February 28, 2025. This payment provides crucial financial support to many low-income individuals, ensur...

Tips for Optimizing Your Social Security Benefits in Your Golden Years

Retirement is a milestone everyone hopes to achieve. But when it comes time to choose a retirement plan, it can be hard to determine which route is best for your needs. Social Security benefits are an ...

Earned Income Tax Credit: Get Up to $7,830 in Your Tax Refund this 2025

Good news! If you’re a worker with low or moderate income, you may qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)—a tax break that could reduce your tax bill or put extra money in your refund...

Holiday Relief: Are You Eligible for These Last-Minute Stimulus Payments?

As Christmas and the New Year draw closer, many Americans are feeling the squeeze of high living costs and inflation. While federal stimulus checks may be on pause until 2025, some state programs are...