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How to Get Free Help Filing Your Taxes with the IRS
Filing your tax return can be a stressful task, but the IRS offers free assistance programs to help eligible Americans navigate the process. If you meet the requirements, you can file your taxes for free using these servi...
Helping Students Succeed: Grants for Tutoring Low-Income Students
Education is the key to unlocking a brighter future. Yet for many students from disadvantaged backgrounds, the cost of tutoring and other educational supports can be prohibitive. Fortunately, there are n...
Big Changes to Social Security Payments This December – Here’s What You Need to Know
Wave goodbye to the predictable paycheck day—December’s Social Security payment schedule is getting a shake-up, and you need to stay ahead of the curve. Thanks to calendar ...
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...
2026 Social Security COLA: What the 2.4% Increase Means for Retirees
Social Security beneficiaries may need to brace for a modest Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2026. Based on the latest inflation indicators, the estimated COLA increase stands at 2.4%, the smallest ad...
Maximizing Your Tax Refund: The Importance of Understanding the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
What is the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)? The Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) is a valuable tax benefit designed to help low- to moderate-income workers and families. ...
Double SSI Checks Are Coming in 2025. See Which Months Pay Twice
For the 7.4 million Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), knowing when payments arrive can be the difference between covering essential bills on time or facing delays. While most months br...
October SSDI Deposit Dates: Here’s the Full Schedule
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monthly support to millions of Americans who cannot work due to disability. For October 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will follow its regular paymen...
Who Qualifies for FEMA Disaster Assistance After California Wildfires?
California’s wildfires continue to wreak havoc, prompting the federal government to step in and assist affected communities. In collaboration with state and local authorities, the Federal Emergenc...
