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Now is the Time: Your Essential Checklist for the Annual Medicare Enrollment Period — October 15 to December 7

The annual Medicare enrollment period for 2025 has officially begun and runs from October 15 to December 7. This crucial time allows Medicare beneficiaries to r...

Need Extra Cash? These Stimulus Programs Are Paying Out in March 2025

With the cost of living on the rise, many Americans are turning to state-level stimulus programs to help manage expenses. Might help: Free Phones with Food Stamps: How to Get a Phone and Internet fo...

Essential FAFSA Filing Tips for the 2024-25 Academic Year

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is a crucial step in securing financial assistance for college. However, the 2024-25 academic year has brought about significant changes and delays in the FAF...

Does Car Insurance Cover Flood Damage After Hurricane Helene?

When Hurricane Helene tore through Florida’s Big Bend region, it left many residents with a trail of destruction to face. From South Carolina and Georgia to North Carolina, Virginia, and Tennessee, familie...

March Social Security Payments: When Will Your Check Arrive?

March is here, and if you're a Social Security beneficiary, you may be wondering when you can expect to receive your monthly payment. The Social Security Administration has released the payment schedule for...

California Utility Assistance Programs for Low-Income Households (CARE, FERA, ESA)

If you're a California resident struggling with high energy bills, there are several income-qualified assistance programs that can help, even beyond those run by the California Departm...

Getting Help from Governmental Programs

Everyone needs help sometimes. Below you'll find tips on getting help to cover groceries, getting financial support to pay your heating and cooling bills, and getting assistance with your medical needs.   TANF: Don't ...

Social Security's Untold Immigration Issue: Not Enough Immigration

Social Security is a topic that has been of great concern to retirees, primarily due to factors such as inflation and potential benefit cuts. However, a recent survey by the Nationwide Retirement Instit...

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...