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Exploring the Medicaid Waiver Tracker: A Window into Medicaid Transformation

  The Medicaid program plays a critical role in providing healthcare coverage to millions of Americans with limited financial resources. Within this program, Section 1115 waivers offer state...

Understanding Tariffs: What They Mean for You and How to Navigate the Impact

Tariffs—taxes imposed on imported goods—are designed to protect domestic industries by making foreign products more expensive. However, these measures can have unintended consequences ...

Unlocking Financial Freedom: How Health Savings Accounts Can Secure Your Future

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are becoming an increasingly vital component of personal finance in the United States. As healthcare costs continue to rise, many individuals are looking for ways...

How Long You Need to Work to Get Social Security in 2025

If you’re planning for retirement, understanding how Social Security credits work is essential. Many people assume that just working for a few years guarantees monthly Social Security benefits, but the reality ...

RIFs, VERA, and VSIP in 2025: What Happens to Your TSP, FEHB, and Pension in a Federal RIF?

As 2025 continues, many federal employees face uncertainty due to agency restructuring, early retirement offers, and potential Reductions in Force (RIFs). Understanding your rights,...

Social Security & SSI for May 2025: Here's Your Payment Schedule for these Benefits

If you receive Social Security or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, it's important to know exactly when your payments are scheduled to arrive. Here’s the complete break...

Big Changes to Social Security Payments This December – Here’s What You Need to Know

Wave goodbye to the predictable paycheck day—December’s Social Security payment schedule is getting a shake-up, and you need to stay ahead of the curve. Thanks to calendar ...

How to Get $10 Internet with SNAP Benefits: A Guide to Affordable Connectivity

Internet access is a necessity—from remote work and education to managing finances or applying for assistance. For families facing economic challenges, staying connected shouldn't mean...

Social Security Fairness Act: What It Means for Americans and How to Benefit

The Social Security Fairness Act, H.R. 82, has passed the U.S. House of Representatives with strong bipartisan support, signaling a potential shift in how Social Security benefits are calculated for ...