Is Your State Sending a Stimulus Check This July? See Who Gets Paid

Federal stimulus payments may have ended, but several states are stepping up with direct payments this July 2025 to help residents manage rising costs. If you live in Alaska, New York, California, or other...

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SUN Bucks 2025: Where Families Will Receive Summer EBT Benefits This Year

For families across the U.S., summer can be a tough season for nutrition. When school lets out, so does access to free and reduced-price meals. That’s why the Summer EBT program, now widely kno...

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SNAP vs. Social Security: October COLA Update as SCL Forecasts 2.4% Rise

If you're relying on SNAP or planning to apply, understanding how much support you might receive and when changes could happen is essential. This year’s benefit amounts are in effect until S...

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Expecting in 2025? Here’s How to Claim New York’s $1,800 Baby Bonus

Raising a newborn comes with a long list of expenses—and now, New York wants to ease that load for eligible families. A new plan announced by Governor Kathy Hochul will offer a $1,800 one-time pa...

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TANF Cash for Families Is Arriving—Here’s When You’ll Get Paid in June 2025

If your family depends on Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), staying on top of your payment schedule is essential. For many households, this monthly cash benefit is a financial l...

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Could You Get Social Security, SSI, and Medicaid at the Same Time? Yes—Here’s How

Navigating benefits can feel confusing, but here’s something that might make your day: you may be eligible for Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Medicaid all at ...

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Retiring Soon? Social Security Age Changes in 2025 Could Affect Your Payments

In 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) continues its phased adjustment of the Full Retirement Age (FRA), directly impacting individuals born in 1959. This change is part of a long-term...

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SNAP for Non-Citizens in 2025: Which Immigrant Groups Can Receive Benefits?

With inflation increasing food prices and the cost of living rising, many families are struggling to afford basic groceries. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—still commonl...

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SNAP in 2025: Who’s Really Part of Your Household?

Getting help through SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) in 2025? Then it’s key to know who counts as part of your household—because it affects how much assistance you can receive. SNAP helps ...

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How to Recertify for SNAP and Avoid Losing Your Benefits in 2025

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps millions of families in the U.S. by providing financial assistance for food. To continue receiving benefits, you must go through a process called rec...

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