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Exploring the Medicaid Waiver Tracker: A Window into Medicaid Transformation
The Medicaid program plays a critical role in providing healthcare coverage to millions of Americans with limited financial resources. Within this program, Section 1115 waivers offer state...
Extra Cash for New Yorkers: Be Ready to Receive the $500 Stimulus Payment
New Yorkers are still waiting for the promised $500 inflation relief rebate, initially proposed by Governor Kathy Hochul. While the program aims to provide direct payments to 8.6 million taxpayers, d...
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...
SNAP Benefits 2025: Who Qualifies for Food Assistance—From Students to $3,000-a-Month Earners
With inflation pushing food prices higher, more Americans—including students and moderate-income earners, are wondering if they qualify for SNAP benefits (formerly known as f...
Affordable Housing Help: Top Federal Loan Programs for Buyers as Mortgage Rates Hit 2025 Lows
Lower borrowing costs and easing home prices could help buyers get back into the market There’s finally some good news for Americans looking to buy a home. After months o...
3 Lesser-Known Social Security Rules You Should Know
Social Security is an essential retirement plan in the United States that provides crucial income for retirees, spouses, survivors, disabled individuals, and even children. However, due to its sheer size and complexi...
Maximizing Your Tax Refund: The Importance of Understanding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a valuable tax benefit designed to help low- to moderate-income workers and families. ...
What You Need to Know about Federal Grants and Watching Out for Scams
There's a lot of talk about grants these days, but do you really know what they're about? Is there any way to obtain personal grants? What about grants given by the government? The experts are w...
TANF Cash Help: When Do You Receive Your August 2025 Payment?
If you're expecting the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) payment this August, here’s what you need to know. When Will August TANF Arrive? TANF distribution schedules vary by st...