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2025 COLA Projection: Find out how much your SSI could be affected by the latest COLA increase prediction

Social Security benefits may increase by over 2.7% in 2025, but inflation may impact benefits due to cost-of-living increases, affecting Supplemental Security Income and SSDI.

IRS Self Employment Tax Credit: Who qualifies for self-employed tax credit? IRS warns against bogus claims

The IRS has issued a consumer notice regarding false claims about the "Self Employment Tax Credit" during the COVID-19 pandemic, which is actually the Credits for Sick Leave and Family Leave.

Burn Pit Registry: Check Your Burn Pit Registry Status for VA Disability Benefits

The PACT Act ensures benefits and medical care for soldiers in burn pits since 2022, with the VA's AHOBPR registry facilitating registration and assistance.

Can You Buy Alcohol with Food Stamps? Here’s What You Need to Know

SNAP recipients are not allowed to use funds for alcohol purchases, despite social media claims, aimed at preventing food starvation in low-income households.

1312 Stimulus Payment Status: How to Track Your Alaskan Payment of $1312?

Alaskans can track their $1,312 portion of the Permanent Dividend Fund online, which is distributed through the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend program for 2024.

Chicago Guaranteed Basic Income: How to Secure a $500 Monthly Stimulus Payment in Chicago?

Chicago plans a $500 stimulus program to help citizens overcome poverty and economic hardships following Covid-19. Eligible residents must meet residency and basic cost requirements.

SUN Bucks Card Activation: How to Activate Your Card and Access Extra Food Stamps?

California introduces CalFresh summer program to address food insecurity for low-income residents during summer breaks. CalFresh, SNAP, provides monthly benefits for healthy eating and food security.

Child Tax Credit Expansion Update: What is the proposed change that could make $300 payment permanent?

President Biden seeks to revive and preserve child tax credits, originally raised in 2021 as part of his American Rescue Plan, to boost economic access for low-income families.