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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…

If you’ve been keeping up with student loan news, you might have heard that collections are back. After five years of a pause, the U.S. Department of Education is starting to collect on defaulted federal student loans again. I know, it's…

Let’s face it—knowing exactly when your Social Security payment will arrive makes a big difference. Whether you’re planning to pay bills, buy groceries, or just breathe a little easier, having a clear date in mind helps. So if your birthday…

Okay, this sounds wild, but imagine this: you're going about your day, everything’s normal. You check your bank account—and boom, it's locked. Your Social Security benefits stop without warning. You try to get help and someone casually…

In a heartbreaking case that has shocked the nation, the man who allegedly encouraged a young mother to prove he was more important than her baby, just hours before she drowned the child, has been sentenced in connection with the horrific…

A Florida man is facing first-degree murder charges after police say he brutally killed his mother with a shovel and attempted to conceal her body by stuffing it into a garbage bin. Prosecutors and the public defender’s office are…

In a bold and history-making move, California Governor Gavin Newsom has unveiled a massive $2 billion plan to send direct payments to millions of residents, with absolutely no strings attached. This isn’t your typical tax credit or rebate…