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From Paycheck to Prosperity: Exploring the Benefits of the FERS Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement planning is a topic that weighs heavily on the minds of many working individuals. As we navigate through the ever-changing landscape of the workforce, it becomes crucial to have a...

The Pros and Cons of Claiming Social Security Benefits at Different Ages

  Deciding when to start taking Social Security benefits is a complex decision with many factors to weigh. While delaying until age 70 provides the largest monthly check, claiming early at age ...

A Guide to Essential Benefits for Struggling New York Families

New York offers a wide range of benefits programs to provide financial relief for families facing economic hardship. From food and energy assistance to tax credits and childcare subsidies, there are resources ...

Limited Access to Healthy Food Puts Strain on Families as Stores Opt Out of Government Program

In the struggle to find stores that accept federal food benefits for low-income families, many children are being forced to forgo essential items like fresh produce and milk. ...

Social Security Benefits Increase: A Welcome Boost for Recipients

In an effort to assist Social Security recipients in managing their expenses, the Social Security Administration has announced a 3.2% increase in benefit payments for 2024. This adjustment is intended to co...

How Medicaid is Expanding Access for More Families

Medicaid has long been the safety net for America's most vulnerable populations, including low-income children, pregnant women, elderly adults and people with disabilities. However, restrictive eligibility left many fam...

A Light Through the Rubble: Finding Hope Amid Disaster in Middle Tennessee

The deadly tornadoes that tore through Middle Tennessee on December 10th left behind unimaginable destruction. Homes were flattened, businesses were damaged, and irreplaceable lives were lost. In ...

Financial Support is Life Support for South Dakota's Volunteer Firefighters

They drop everything when the alarm sounds to rush into danger for the safety of others. The 10,000 volunteer firefighters serving nearly 300 departments across South Dakota are the heartbeat of eme...

Free Utility Assistance in Clayton, Henry, and Fayette Counties: Ensuring Warmth During Cold Weather

As freezing temperatures grip the metro Atlanta region, many residents are faced with the challenge of keeping their homes warm while dealing with soaring utility bills. ...