Social Security payments, which cover retirement, disability, and survivor benefits, are made monthly on a staggered schedule based on the beneficiary’s date of birth or certain special circumstances. Since June 1997, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has used this system to avoid congestion by assigning payments on specific dates: the third day of the month...
Sending all of the tax return documentation to fulfil tax-related obligations is not the most enjoyable task for US citizens. However, it is recommended that you do so in order to avoid any issues related to IRS fines or penalties. And, while it is true that we may encounter difficulties when submitting our Tax Return...
The United States government has announced the official payment schedule for Social Security, as well as other assistance programs such as SSI, SSDI, and VA, for the months of March and April 2025. Knowing these dates in advance is critical for millions of beneficiaries who rely on these payments to meet their basic needs. These...
In recent weeks, speculation has grown that the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, may distribute $5,000 checks to American taxpayers. The proposal, reminiscent of the stimulus checks issued during the pandemic, seeks to return 20% of the agency’s savings to the public. The initiative, known as the “DOGE Dividend,” was proposed...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced significant progress toward distributing retroactive payments to beneficiaries affected by the Social Security Fairness Act. This new legislation, passed at the end of 2024, repeals two key provisions—the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—that previously reduced or eliminated benefits for certain public sector workers,...
To receive the new Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) extra payments, which will begin in April 2025, we will only need to meet a few established requirements. The United States Social Security Administrationdetermines that this special benefit is only available to the most needy citizens. If you have a low income and few resources,...
SOUTH CAROLINA (DDN) – As the economic troubles of recent years continue to affect many households, South Carolina families with disabilities are frequently among those most hit. With continuous financial obligations, growing living costs, and limited access to traditional kinds of financial assistance, many of these families are struggling to make ends meet. One creative...
COLORADO (DDN) – As many Coloradans continue to struggle financially in the aftermath of the pandemic, a new source of aid for disabled households is emerging. In March, the government announced the distribution of DOGE stimulus checks, an innovative initiative to provide financial help using the popular cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE). For Colorado disability households, this...
CALIFORNIA (DDN) – California officials recently released vital updates on the much-anticipated DOGE stimulus cheques to help struggling families. These stimulus checks should help Californians make ends meet as the cost of living rises. With the program’s launch, doubts have arisen over eligibility, payment amounts, and timing. Here are the latest California DOGE stimulus check...
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is facing a growing backlog of appeals, leaving nearly 300,000 Americans in limbo as they await decisions on their disability benefits. This bottleneck in the appeals process is creating financial hardships for individuals who rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to meet their basic...