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Free Money Alert: Illinois Sending Stimulus Checks This Summer
If you live in Illinois, you could be getting free money this summer without lifting a finger. The Enhanced Money Match program from the Illinois Treasurer’s Office is actively mailing out checks to resid...
What’s the Average Social Security Check in Your State in 2025? Here’s the Full Breakdown
It’s not that the Social Security Administration adjusts benefits based on location. Benefits are calculated based on your lifetime earnings. But state-level differences in ...
Social Security Fairness Act: What It Means for Americans and How to Benefit
The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support, signaling a potential shift in how Social Security benefits are calculated for ...
Americans to Receive Social Security Payments in March & April—Here's an Extra $967 in SSI for You
Millions of Americans will soon receive important Social Security payments in March and April 2025. Some beneficiaries may even qualify for an extra monthly payment of up t...
Is Your Social Security Payment Coming on August 20? Here’s Who Gets the Next SSDI Deposit
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will send out the second round of August 2025 Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments on Wednesday, August 20. This payment is...
TANF Payments for July: Find Out When Your Check Arrives
For many families facing financial hardship, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) provides essential monthly cash support to help cover everyday needs. Funded by the federal government and managed by each s...
How to Apply or Recertify for Public Assistance Benefits in DC
If you live in Washington, DC, and need help with food, medical costs, or financial support, you can apply for multiple programs using one simple application. If you could use a little extra help, see what bene...
Reminder: No SSI Payment in September 2025. Here’s Why
Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients need to be aware of an important schedule change this year. Normally, SSI payments are deposited on the first of every month. But in September 2025, there wil...
Is Your Birthday on the 21st–31st? Your SSA Check Arrives August 27
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue its final round of August 2025 payments on Wednesday, August 27. This deposit is reserved for retirees and SSDI beneficiaries whose birthdays fall betw...