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If you’re planning to apply for Social Security benefits anytime soon, there’s a new rule in town—and it could mean a trip to your local office. As of March 31, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has added an in-person identity…

Lately, there’s been a lot of buzz online about a so-called "$5,000 DOGE refund" or “DOGE Dividend” that former President Donald Trump and Elon Musk are supposedly backing. Some headlines make it sound like free money is already on the way.…

Let’s be honest—figuring out how much money to keep in your checking account can feel a little confusing. You don’t want to keep too little and get hit with overdraft fees, but you also don’t want to let your money just sit there doing…

What started as a case of road rage quickly escalated into a dangerous collision when a minivan driver allegedly rammed a motorcycle, sending its rider crashing to the ground, according to local police. The incident happened around…

If you’re a veteran or if you’ve recently lost a loved one who served, you know firsthand how complicated things can get when trying to navigate the VA system. The good news? The VA is finally making some changes to help survivors—people…

You’ve probably seen the rumors floating around—$2,500 stimulus checks supposedly going out in May 2025. If you’re like me, your first thought is, “Wait, really? Is this true?” So, let’s break it down together and figure out if there’s any…

If you’ve been considering applying for SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or food stamps), one of the first questions that probably pops up is: How much can I have saved, or what can I own, and still qualify for benefits?…

If you’re on Medicare, you probably expect it to cover most of your health care needs. And while it does handle a lot, there are still quite a few things it doesn’t pay for—and some of them might really surprise you. Let’s walk through…

If you get Social Security—or plan to one day—you might’ve heard something in the news this week: Frank Bisignano was just confirmed as the new head of the Social Security Administration (SSA). That might sound like just another name in the…

Okay, so here’s a question you might have: How much of my paycheck is going to Social Security this year? In 2025, the most you’ll pay Social Security taxes on is $176,100. If you make more than that, you’re off the hook for Social Security…