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Exact Social Security Payment Amounts for September 10, 2025
September 10, 2025, will bring another round of Social Security payments for millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and surviving family members. For many, these deposits are essential to covering everyd...
Opinion: Expanding Social Security for Teachers and Firefighters Is Long Overdue
The Senate is poised to vote on a transformative piece of legislation that could bring long-awaited fairness to millions of public sector retirees. If passed, the Social Security Fairness Act ...
How to Get $10 Internet with SNAP Benefits: A Guide to Affordable Connectivity
Internet access is a necessity—from remote work and education to managing finances or applying for assistance. For families facing economic challenges, staying connected shouldn't mean...
July Inflation Report: Your Quick Guide to Winners and Losers at Checkout (Price Changes by Category)
The U.S. Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 2.7% year-over-year in July 2025, matching June’s pace, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Monthly inflation incre...
Is America Past Its Peak? Expert Weighs In on Retirement Challenges and Benefits
In a startling revelation, a recent analysis suggests that the US may have already seen its best days economically, raising concerns about the future of retirement for many Americans. Accordin...
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...
Can You Double Up on Social Security and Unemployment Benefits? Here’s the Answer
Losing a job can create serious financial stress, especially for older adults who also rely on Social Security. A common question is: Can you get both unemployment benefits and Social Secur...
What’s the Average Social Security Check in Your State in 2025? Here’s the Full Breakdown
It’s not that the Social Security Administration adjusts benefits based on location. Benefits are calculated based on your lifetime earnings. But state-level differences in ...
ATM Took Your EBT Money but Didn’t Give Cash? Here’s Exactly What to Do
SNAP benefits are a lifeline for many families, and your EBT card ensures you can buy groceries or withdraw cash when you need it most. But what if you try to get cash at an ATM, and it deducts fro...
