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Social Security COLA 2027 Is Now Projected at 3.6%
Many people count on Social Security. See what the 2027 COLA may be and what that means for your income.
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.
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.
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.
Is Section 8 Mandatory? New Court Ruling Explained
A NY appellate court ruled on March 5, 2026 that forcing landlords to participate in Section 8 violates the Fourth Amendment.
Tax Refund Season 2026 Looks to Be a Big One: Here's Why
Get ready for a bigger tax refund this year! Learn why changes to tax laws mean more money back in your pocket. Find out how to file with confidence.
Parent PLUS Borrowers Face Higher Loan Payments
Parent PLUS borrowers may soon face higher loan payments. Learn what changes are coming and how to protect your budget.
Why Some Social Security Recipients Could See Smaller Tax Refunds
Some Social Security recipients get smaller tax refunds due to WEP and GPO rules. Learn how these rules may affect your benefits.
Navigating Trump’s 'No Tax On Overtime' Deduction: Who Qualifies and How to Claim It
Learn if you qualify for Trump's "no tax on overtime" deduction for 2025. See how to claim this benefit to lower your taxable income.
How Social Security’s Digital-First Shift Affects You in 2026
Social Security’s Digital-First update is cutting phone wait times, offering 24/7 online access, and reducing backlogs in 2026. Learn what’s changed and what beneficiaries should do now.
Medicaid Retroactive Coverage Change: A Shifting Burden of Costs
Retroactive coverage changes are framed as cost-saving but mostly shift bills onto patients, hospitals, and nursing facilities.
Legislative Logjam: Key Benefits Bills at Risk of Stalling
Right now, dozens of benefits-focused bills are sitting idle, some for nearly a year, putting important policy updates on pause.
New Social Security Bill Would Raise Monthly Benefits and Strengthen the Program Long Term
The SAFE Social Security Act would raise average benefits by $150 a month, modernize cost-of-living adjustments, and strengthen Social Security’s long-term funding by lifting the payroll tax cap.
What to Know About the New ‘Warrior Dividend’ Announced by President Trump
The new Warrior Dividend sends $1,776 to eligible service members. Here’s where the money comes from, who qualifies, and what it means.
New Job Classifications May Change Your Student Loan & Benefits Eligibility
Recent federal job classification updates may change who qualifies for certain benefits and student loan programs. Check how your job is now categorized.