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Is Medicare Being Privatized? What A Proposed Enrollment Change Could Mean For You

Learn how a proposed Medicare enrollment change could affect you. We explain the shift toward private Medicare Advantage plans and what it means for your healthcare choices.

Apr 13, 20265 min read

Is Medicare Being Privatized? What A Proposed Enrollment Change Could Mean For You

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Where To File for Unemployment Benefits in Every State

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Unemployment Identity Theft: What to Look For

4 minApr 9

State Unemployment Benefits In 2026: Why Payouts And Rules Vary More Than You Think

6 minApr 9

Why Social Security Fairness Act Payments are Taking Longer than Expected

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State Earned Income Tax Credits: Extra Money in 31 States

Did you know 31 states, plus D.C. and Puerto Rico, have their own Earned Income Tax Credit? This means more money back for you on top of your federal refund. We'll show you how it works!

Free Job Training with Your Food Stamps (SNAP E&T)

Did you know your food stamps can help you get a free job? The SNAP Employment and Training program helps people on food stamps find good jobs. It can help with job searches, training, and even child care.

Family & Education

Get Help with College Costs: AmeriCorps Education Award

The AmeriCorps Education Award helps people pay for college or trade school after they serve their community. Learn how this award can make your education more affordable.

Family & Education

Help with Adopting: Understanding the Adoption Assistance Program

Adopting a child is a wonderful journey, and financial help is available to make it easier. Learn about federal and state programs that can provide money and healthcare for families who adopt, helping them give a loving home to a child.

Family & Education

Federal TRIO Programs: Free College Prep

Federal TRIO programs help students from families with less money or whose parents didn’t go to college get ready for higher education. These programs offer free tutoring, advice, and support to help students succeed.

May 13, 20264 min read

Seniors & Special Groups

PACE Program: Care at Home for Seniors

The PACE program helps seniors get medical care and support to live at home. Learn who can join, what services they get, and how it can help save money.

Is a Medicare Enrollment Freeze Coming for Hospice Providers?

A Medicare enrollment freeze for hospice care providers could be coming in late March 2026. Learn what this means for you and what steps to take.

Apr 13, 20266 min read

LIHEAP on the Chopping Block in Proposed 2027 Budget

A proposed budget could cut funding for LIHEAP, a vital program helping low-income families pay energy bills. Learn what this means for your household and how to prepare for potential changes.

Apr 7, 20266 min read

Benefits by State

Stalled Heating Help: Senators Fight to Unlock $400M in Energy Funds

A bipartisan group of 40 senators sent a letter on March 12, 2026 urging HHS to release $400 million in remaining FY2026 LIHEAP energy assistance funds. Here's what low-income families need to know.

Mar 19, 20265 min read

Is Section 8 Mandatory? New Court Ruling Explained

A New York appellate court ruled on March 5, 2026 that forcing landlords to participate in Section 8 violates the Fourth Amendment — the first appellate ruling of its kind in the U.S. Here's what it means for landlords and tenants.

Mar 18, 20264 min read