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

For families in financial need, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) can be a critical support system—especially when it comes to covering everyday essentials like r...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, increasing benefits for about 75 million Americans who receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Inco...

Disabled veterans will see their monthly VA disability compensation payments rise by 2.8% starting December 1, 2025, as part of the 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Read: Social Security Conf...

If you have decided to apply for a grant, you’ll need enough time to research a funding opportunity and find one that suits your needs. Then, you’ll need more time, energy, and effort to complete the applic...

Older adults continue to face higher prices for prescription drugs, groceries, and basic household goods. To help offset those rising costs, a new federal tax deduction for Americans age 65 and older cou...

Life's challenges can sometimes lead individuals to seek financial assistance to meet their personal and economic needs. In such circumstances, personal grants and government programs ser...

While rumors have swirled about an $800 stimulus check in May 2025, it's important to separate fact from fiction. Although there is no new federal $800 stimulus check approved by Congress, sever...

You might be wondering if it's true that housing grants can be obtained free of cost, and truthfully, it's a bit of a yes-no situation. You can find federally endorsed programs that assist with general housing, rental establishments and down...

Financial struggles can be overwhelming today, but there is a glimmer of hope in personal grants and government assistance programs. These resources are designed to provide much-needed relief for individuals facing...