Articles

• Author: Sadie Krajcik
• Posted: Oct 28, 2024

This November, Social Security recipients may see some changes in their usual payment schedule, with SSI recipients receiving two checks in November but no payment in December. ...

• Author: Elmer Schuster
• Posted: Dec 18, 2024

Teachers and firefighters dedicate their lives to serving their communities, and the U.S. federal government offers several programs to support them. While existing benefits help ease t...

• Author: Sadie Krajcik
• Posted: Dec 09, 2024

For many Americans, the path to homeownership can feel out of reach, especially as property prices continue to climb. But the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) is stepping up to help. By incre...

• Author: Elmer Schuster
• Posted: Dec 04, 2024

December’s Social Security payment schedule is anything but ordinary this year, and staying ahead of these changes is essential. Holidays and weekends have prompted the Social Securit...

• Author: Sadie Krajcik
• Posted: Nov 25, 2024

Significant updates are on the way for Social Security in 2025. These changes could impact your benefits, your earnings, and even how much of your income is taxed. Whether you’re already receiving benefits or planni...

• Author: Elmer Schuster
• Posted: Nov 21, 2024

The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, is poised to make a significant impact on the financial well-being of millions of Americans. With bipartisan backing, this legislation has passed the U.S. Ho...

• Author: Elmer Schuster
• Posted: Oct 16, 2024

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been a game-changer for the economy and the environment. Experts applaud the Act for its efforts to grow the U.S. economy while reducing pollution and shifting towards clean ...

• Author: Sadie Krajcik
• Posted: Jul 19, 2024

In a promising turn of events for prospective homebuyers, key U.S. mortgage rates have dropped to their lowest levels in months. According to Freddie Mac, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fe...

• Author: Elmer Schuster
• Posted: Aug 02, 2024

As Vice President Kamala Harris shifts focus to economic relief and combating inflation, many Americans are searching for immediate ways to manage their finances amids...

• Author: Jessica Williams
• Posted: 2024-07-07

Medicaid is a federally funded health insurance program that helps lower-income Americans access healthcare. One of the hallmarks of the program is that it is entirely free of charge and generally covers most, if not all, of your healthcare expenses outs...