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October 2025 Social Security Payments: Find Out When Your Check Arrives

Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends out more than 74 million payments to retirees, people with disabilities, survivors, and eligible spouses. With so many beneficiaries, checks ...

Connecticut Reopens Student Loan Reimbursement Program (Up to $20,000 Available!)

Starting this Friday, thousands of Connecticut residents with student debt can apply for the revamped Student Loan Reimbursement Program, offering up to $20,000 over four years. The program, ...

How to Leverage Social Security, Disability and Other Benefits For Financial Security

Many Americans are in precarious financial straits due to the economy's sudden downturn in the previous few months. Knowing your choices in this precarious economic climate is cruc...

Will Social Security Be There for You? How to Protect Yourself from the Coming Crisis

Social Security benefits are a vital part of retirement plans for millions of Americans, but the program is facing growing issues that are causing concern. From funding shortfalls to conf...

SSI Benefit Advance: Two Payments Set for May 2025 as June 1 Falls on a Sunday

In May 2025, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments due to a scheduling adjustment by the Social Security Administration (SSA). This is not an additional benef...

Top Housing Help for Seniors in 2025: What You Can Get Beyond Section 202

As rent and home prices continue to rise across the U.S., finding affordable housing is becoming more difficult—especially for older adults living on fixed incomes. While HUD’s Section 20...

New FAFSA Rules for 2026: What Families Need to Know Before Applying

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will open on October 1 for the 2026-27 academic year, and this year’s form comes with major changes that could affect how much federal financial aid...

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...

When to Expect Your January 2025 Social Security Payments

As the new year kicks off, millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits to manage their daily needs and secure their financial stability. To make the most of these benefits, understanding the 2025 Social S...