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SSA Confirms: 13 New Conditions Added to Speed Up Social Security Benefit Approvals
Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially added 13 new serious medical conditions to its Compassionate Allowances (CAL) list, making it faster for qualified individuals to receive di...
IRS Inflation Adjustments Could Mean Bigger Tax Breaks in 2026: Here’s How
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the 2026 tax year inflation adjustments affecting more than 60 tax provisions, including tax brackets, standard deductions, credits, and exclusions. ...
$650 TANF Payment in October 2025: What to Know About This Month’s Schedule
The $650 TANF Payment in October 2025 has captured the attention of many U.S. households. With living costs climbing due to inflation and uncertainty from the ongoing government shutdown, familie...
SNAP FY 2026 COLA: New Income Limits and Monthly Allotments
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has announced the Fiscal Year 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). These adjustments update income eligibility,...
SNAP, Unemployment Insurance, and Emergency Loans: Relief Options for Workers Hit by Shutdown
The ongoing federal government shutdown is not only stalling operations but also hitting workers’ paychecks. With no agreement in place, thousands of federal employees are b...
Housing Market in Limbo: How the Government Shutdown Impacts Mortgages, Flood Insurance, and Homebuyers
The 2025 government shutdown is rippling through the U.S. housing market, causing uncertainty for homebuyers, sellers, and builders. While the short-term effects may be ...
Government Shutdown 2025: How It Affects the Military, Air Travel, Health Services, and Nutrition Programs
The U.S. government shutdown that began October 1, 2025, is rippling across essential services, sparking concerns for millions of Americans who depend on them. While ...
U.S. Government Shutdown 2025: What It Means for Your Social Security, VA, and SNAP Benefits
As the federal government shuts down on October 1, 2025, many Americans are worried: Will my benefits stop? Below is the current picture based on contingency plans, statements by agen...
TANF Payments for October: How to Check Your Exact Deposit Day
When it comes to Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), many families expect payments at the start of each month. But unlike Social Security, there is no single nationwide payday for TANF. Instead, eac...
