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2025 LIHEAP Application Deadlines by State: Energy Assistance Application Periods
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) application deadlines vary significantly by state. Many states follow a typical heating season application period in fall through spring, bu...
December Food Assistance Programs for Seniors: What You Can Get Besides SNAP
While many people know about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), there are other food programs designed specifically to help seniors. Read: Secrets of Social Security: Essen...
Year-End FSA Tips: IRS Has Expanded Eligible Purchases You Didn’t Know About
As the year comes to a close, many Americans with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) face a common problem: what to do with leftover funds before they disappear. Most people know FSAs cover docto...
Planning to Travel this December? Here are the Top Airline Credit Cards You Should Consider
With the travel industry rebounding and more Americans eager to explore new destinations, finding the best airline credit card can significantly enhance your travel experience. Here...
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...
January 2026 TANF Payment Schedule: When Will You Get Your Check?
The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program continues to support thousands of U.S. households as fiscal year 2026 begins. TANF provides direct cash assistance for housing, food, and utilities ...
Navigating the Complex Impact of Inflation, Housing, Immigration, and Taxes on American Families
The multifaceted issues of inflation, housing affordability, immigration, and taxation are reshaping the economic landscape for American families. These intertwined factors imp...
IRS to End Free Tax Filing Tool: Will You Have to Pay Now?
The IRS plans to shut down Direct File, a free tax filing tool many Americans used in 2025. That move could make filing taxes more expensive and harder for millions starting in 2026. Let's breakdown the key ...
IRS Free File Starts January 26, 2026: Who Qualifies and How to Get Your Refund Faster
The IRS has confirmed that the 2026 tax filing season opens January 26, 2026, for the 2025 tax year. Filing early can help eligible taxpayers receive refunds faster and avoid l...
