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The Best Ways to Save Money in 2020

Take Advantage of the Discounts You've Earned! {random_image_1} Our readers have worked hard to provide for their immediate and extended family now and in the future. That's why taking advantage of the discounts they've earned is one ...

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 ...

May 2025 Social Security Schedule: Double Payments Confirmed—What You Need to Know About Dual Deposits

When day-to-day expenses keep rising because of inflation and economic changes, a little extra cash can offer some much-needed breathing room. The May 2025 Social Secur...

Social Security COLA Increase: What Beneficiaries Need to Know to Avoid Scams

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...

Helpful Government Assistance Programs You Didn't Know About

Many government assistance programs exist to help the needy. Unfortunately, many people don't know about these programs, or they don't know how to access them. The beauty is that they don't have strict regulations,...

Navigating the Complex Impact of Inflation, Housing, Immigration, and Taxes on American Families

The multifaceted issues of inflation, housing affordability, immigration, and taxation are reshaping the economic landscape for American families. These intertwined factors imp...

When Will You Get Your SSDI in May 2025? See the Full Payment Schedule

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a vital source of income for millions of Americans who can no longer work due to a qualifying medical condition. This federal benefit functions much like a...

$1,450 Social Security Checks Rolling Out in May 2025: Who Qualifies and When to Expect Payment

Eligible Americans living on fixed incomes will soon receive a little extra help. In May 2025, some Social Security recipients will receive an additional payment of up to ...

Auto Costs Are Increasing: Save Money with These Important Tips

On Wednesday, May 5, the U.S. Federal Reserve raised an important interest rate to a level not seen in more than 20 years because of record-setting inflation impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain ...