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If you’re counting on SNAP benefits in Texas to help with groceries, you might be wondering: “Will I get my payment between May 19 and 25 this year?” The answer is pretty straightforward — Texas actually loads all the May SNAP payments…

If you’re getting Social Security—or planning to one day—there’s some news that might actually brighten your day. Congressman John Larson from Connecticut is pushing hard for a bump in Social Security checks for millions of folks, and it’s…

If you're over 65 and living on a fixed income, here’s something that might actually work in your favor for once. Former President Donald Trump is pushing a big new tax plan called the “One Big Beautiful Bill”—yes, that’s really what it’s…

Heads up—there’s a massive new tax bill working its way through Congress right now, and if it goes through, it could change how much money stays in your pocket starting in 2026. The House just passed something called the “One Big Beautiful…

Okay, straight up: there’s no big new federal stimulus check coming your way in May 2025. The government isn’t sending out another $1,000 payment nationwide like they did a few years back. But here’s the good news—some states have their…

So here’s the scoop. Earlier this year, Social Security rolled out a new rule to stop scammers from stealing benefits over the phone. The idea was to make people wait three days after calling to claim their benefits, giving the agency time…

Alright, let’s talk about something that’s affecting a lot of people—maybe even you or someone you love. Starting in 2025, the age to get your full Social Security benefits is going up again. If you were born in 1960 or later, your full…

If you're relying on Social Security benefits—whether you’re retired, living with a disability, or receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—you’ve probably heard the news: there’s a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) coming in 2025.…

Democratic U.S. Representative Jared Golden has officially declared his intention to seek re-election in Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, setting the stage for a high-stakes political battle in one of the nation’s most competitive swing…

FAIRFAX, VA — Gerry Connolly, the longtime Democratic congressman representing Virginia’s 11th District, passed away on May 21, 2025, at the age of 75, following a battle with esophageal cancer. He died peacefully at his home in Mantua,…