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

The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) remains one of the most valuable federal tax breaks available to lower- and moderate-income workers in 2026. Unlike a nonrefundable credit, the EITC is refundable, m...

If you used PayPal, Venmo, or Cash App in 2025, the IRS has a tax reminder you shouldn’t ignore. Money received through these apps may count as taxable income, even if you didn’t get a ta...

The ongoing federal government shutdown is not only stalling operations but also hitting workers’ paychecks. With no agreement in place, thousands of federal employees are b...

The federal government has launched Trump Accounts, a new tax-advantaged investment program that gives eligible children a $1,000 seed deposit from the U.S. Treasury. The accounts are designed to hel...

There is no single nationwide TANF payment date for October 2026. Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is funded by the federal government but administered by states, territories, Washington, D....

When you lose a job through no fault of your own, unemployment benefits can provide essential financial support while you look for new work. Each state (and U.S. territory) manages i...

Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive payments on different dates in October 2026. Your payment date depends on the type of benefit you receive, when you started receiving Social Securi...

Starting in January, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) increase to help offset inflation, automatically applied t...

If you’re approved for SSDI or SSI, you may receive back pay for the months you were eligible but not yet paid. For many households, this can mean thousands of dollars in overdue benefits.  ...