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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...

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...

Summer EBT 2025: Who’s Getting SUN Bucks This Year and How Much You’ll Receive

Summer break can be a time of joy for kids, but for many families, it also brings stress. With schools closed, millions of children lose access to the free and reduced-price meals they rely ...

Breaking Down VA Benefits Chapters: Your Complete Guide to GI Bill & More

If you’re a veteran, service member, or dependent, the VA offers different education benefit chapters. Here’s the breakdown so you can see which one fits you:   Chapter 30 &ndash...

Is Your Social Security Payment Coming on August 20? Here’s Who Gets the Next SSDI Deposit

The Social Security Administration (SSA) will send out the second round of August 2025 Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments on Wednesday, August 20. This payment is...

Can You Get $20 an Hour in California Fast Food Jobs? What Workers Need to Know in 2025

California’s $20 minimum wage for fast food workers is now in effect, but it doesn’t apply to everyone. Here’s a clear, quick guide to see if you qualify and what step...

This Is the Maximum Social Security Check You Can Get on September 3, 2025

For retirees and other recipients who depend on Social Security each month, even a small change in benefits can make a big difference. Starting in 2025, payments include a 2.5% Cost-Of-Living Adjust...

Student Loan Reform: Tips to Prepare Your Finances for Potential Outcomes

While debates about student loan forgiveness and other topics continue to make headlines, borrowers desperately hoping for financial relief and system reform have nothing better to do than wait to see...

July 2025 Retirement & SSI Payment Dates: Get a Dual Boost This Month

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...