The holiday season is fast approaching, and with it, some important changes to Social Security payment schedules. For December 2024, Social Security beneficiaries will notice an adjustment to the date when their payments are issued, due to the Christmas holiday. This shift is part of the program’s standard procedure to ensure that beneficiaries receive their...
For many Social Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries, the December check they expect may come as a pleasant surprise. This month, the December SSI check will include a special adjustment, often referred to as a “gift,” which many recipients may not even know about. The unexpected increase could provide much-needed relief during the holiday season, but...
Even though the end of 2024 is closer than ever, the United States Government and USDA are still paying SNAP Food Stamps checks to eligible citizens. If you are eligible and have not yet obtained the benefit, check well to see if your state has sent all payments or may still send one of them. It is important to...
Millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries are preparing for significant changes to their payment schedule in 2025. While most beneficiaries eagerly anticipate the 2.5% increase from the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), there are critical details about the timing and eligibility requirements that recipients should understand. This increase, announced in October, aims to help recipients maintain purchasing power...
Since a United States citizen begins collecting a monthly SSA payment they may know the approximate date of their next paychecks. In the case of December, the truth is that some retired Americans may get two different payments even though this month’s SSI payment is earlier than November. Thus, we must take into account the entire payment...
As 2024 comes to a close, millions of Americans enrolled in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program will receive an average $600 payment just in time for the New Year’s celebrations. This extra payment offers much-needed relief for those who rely on SSI, especially during a time when holiday expenses can add up quickly. While...
The full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security benefits is set to rise again in 2025, continuing a trend that has been in place since 1983. Although 65 has long been considered the typical retirement age, Social Security’s FRA has already surpassed that mark and will increase further, affecting how and when retirees can claim...
For many South Africans, applying for a SASSA grant can be a lifeline that provides financial support during trying times. But receiving the news that your application was denied might be very upsetting. The truth is that you still have options after being rejected, so it’s not the end of the road. It can make...
For qualified US citizens, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced new refunds of up to $6,600. People who have not yet applied for specific tax credits or who were not eligible for necessary refunds during the 2020 tax year are the target of this program. The purpose of these refunds is to give families...