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SSI Checks of $967 Arriving Early on February 28th

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to distribute SSI checks worth $967 to eligible recipients on Friday, February 28, 2025. This payment provides crucial financial support to many low-income individuals, ensur...

Your July Social Security Just Got a COLA Raise. Are You Getting the Full Increase?

If your Social Security deposit felt a bit bigger this year, you’re not imagining it. Thanks to the 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), every check you’ve received since Janu...

Social Security Reminder: Who Gets Paid on September 24, 2025?

For millions of retirees, disabled workers, and their families, Social Security payments remain a financial lifeline. With costs for groceries, rent, and healthcare still climbing, knowing your exact deposit da...

VA Chapter 35 October 2025 Payment: When to Expect Your Deposit

For many students and families using VA Chapter 35 Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA), fall brings a familiar question: When will the October 2025 payment hit my account? With tuition due dates, ho...

Student Loan Reform: Tips to Prepare Your Finances for Potential Outcomes

While debates about student loan forgiveness and other topics continue to make headlines, borrowers desperately hoping for financial relief and system reform have nothing better to do than wait to see...

Big Changes Are Coming to Social Security in 2025 – Here's What to Expect

Big changes are coming to Social Security in 2025. These updates could affect your benefits, earnings, and even how much of your income is taxed. Whether you're already collecting benefits or p...

Relief for Seniors: What You Need to Know About COLA-Adjusted Social Security Payments in May

As inflation and rising prices continue to challenge household budgets, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing the next round of retirement benefit payments on May 14,...

Why Your Social Security Payment Won’t Increase in March 2025

Americans expecting a higher Social Security payment in March 2025 should be aware that benefits will remain the same as in February. While annual increases occur due to Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA), thes...

IRS Tax Relief 2025: Extended Deadlines for Farmers and Ranchers Affected by Drought

Farmers and ranchers across the U.S. who were forced to sell livestock because of severe drought now have more breathing room when it comes to taxes. On September 22, 2025, the Internal Re...