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

The entertainment, restaurant and hospitality industries were hard-hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and its related closures. Several rounds of federal funding have been distributed to states, and now states are distributing ...

With the IRS tax season nearing its end, many retirees are asking a crucial question: Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security benefits? The answer isn’t always straightforward,...

The school year may be over, but hunger doesn’t take a vacation. To help families keep kids well-fed during the summer months, the federal government is rolling out the 2025 Summer EBT program, also known...

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), there’s one thing you can count on: your check will arrive on the 1st of each month. It’s not just a number on the calendar, it’s a li...

The U.S. government shutdown that began October 1, 2025, is rippling across essential services, sparking concerns for millions of Americans who depend on them. While ...

Covid-19 has been a thorn in the side of a functioning economy for months now. It has driven America into a recession, and most experts agree that the government's $2.2 trillion stimulus plan is not anywhere near en...

The CARES Act made provisions to help college students who were affected by COVID-19. However, like many programs that were a part of the stimulus package, these educational grant programs have been plagued with difficul...

If you need some money to pay for personal expenses but don't want to borrow, it may be a great idea to apply for grants from the government. The American government provides the country's citizens finan...

Even in prosperous times, many New York families struggle to afford basic necessities. The good news is that there are numerous benefits programs available to provide cash assistance, food aid, tax relief, a...