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New Social Security Payment Amounts with 2.5% COLA Increase: Expect More This 2025

Good news for Social Security beneficiaries—your payments are increasing in 2025! Thanks to a 2.5% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), monthly benefits have gone up across the board. ...

Medicare Grocery Card in 2026: How to Get Extra Help With Food

The Medicare grocery card isn't part of regular Medicare, but some Medicare Advantage plans offer a food allowance to help pay for healthy groceries.   Who Can Get This B...

Top Food Assistance Programs for Seniors Beyond SNAP this 2025

While the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is well-known, several other food assistance programs are specifically designed for seniors. These programs can provide additional support, ensuring se...

Medicare IRMAA 2026: What You Need to Know About Higher Part B & D Surcharges

Starting in 2026, many Medicare beneficiaries will face higher IRMAA surcharges on their Part B and Part D premiums. With both income brackets and surcharges rising, retirees could pay significan...

Essential Financial Moves Every Woman Should Make Before Retirement: Unlocking Key Government Benefits

Preparing for retirement can be a complex process, especially for women who often face unique financial challenges. To ensure a secure and comfortable retirement, it'...

New Paid Family & Medical Leave Tax Credit: What It Means for Workers in 2026

Working Americans, especially family caregivers, are set to benefit from a major update in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, recently signed into law. One of the biggest wins is the expansion of th...

Alaska Residents: Do You Qualify for the $1,702 PFD Payment in 2025?

Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) for 2025 has been set at $1,702 per eligible resident, an increase from last year’s $1,312. This payment, funded by the state’s oil and gas revenue...

VA Chapter 35 October 2025 Payment: When Will Benefits Be Deposited?

Every fall, students using VA Chapter 35 Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) benefits ask the same question: When will my October payment show up? With school costs, rent, and living expenses p...

IRS Tax Relief 2025 in 49 States: What Farmers and Ranchers Must Know

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has rolled out major tax relief measures for farmers and ranchers impacted by severe drought conditions across the U.S. in 2025. This program applies to 49 states (with...