Catherine Quinn 
The 2025 United States military pay chart has been announced officially and will reflect changes in the economy, cost of living, and amendments to the U.S. social policy, as well as a continued commitment to ensure that America’s fighting forces receive a well-earned paycheck. Each year, the active-duty pay and Reserve/National Guard drill pay tables … Read more
The Working Families Tax Credit aims at minimizing taxable income and in many cases generating a refund even if no tax is owed. This credit is especially important for working families who are having a hard time making ends meet as bills pile up, including rent, childcare, food, and health care. Updates in 2025 have … Read more
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can make a world of difference for individuals who are elderly, blind, or disabled and who have almost no income. For many, this monthly payment is relied upon to meet basic needs, such as food, shelter, and medicine. June 2025 is here and there are some changes to when and how SSI payments … Read more
A new benefit program will soon be available to help families with newborns in the United States, beginning in 2026. It’s called the $1,800 Baby Benefit, and it’s part of an effort by the government to offer families financial assistance in the early years of a child’s life. The cost of raising a baby is … Read more
Significant benefit cuts will impact many participants in the SNAP in 2025. For millions of low-income households, these benefits provide a monthly budget for groceries. Even as the cost of food and essentials goes up, people are relying on SNAP more than ever. In the new year, Congress and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) … Read more
Non-profit student loan forgiveness is a program that forgives your federal student loans if you are working in a public service or non-profit job after you meet certain requirements. This benefit is part of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program from the U.S. Department of Education. Someone who works for a non-profit and pays … Read more
The aim of VA disability benefits is to assist veterans who were injured or became sick due to their military service. These benefits deliver monthly payments to assist in paying for living expenses and medical care. The VA rates a veteran’s condition when determining eligibility for disability. A 90% VA disability rating indicates that a veteran has … Read more
One of the most frequent of service-connected disabilities is hearing loss. Many veterans who served in loud conditions like war zones, airfields, or training bases also have experienced long-term hearing loss. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) considers hearing loss to be a valid medical issue so you may be eligible to receive disability compensation. Monthly compensation … Read more
In 2025, Whirlpool consented to a settlement in a significant class action lawsuit concerning faulty refrigerators. The recall affects thousands of owners of three-door French‑door models sold under the Whirlpool, KitchenAid, Maytag, and Jenn‑Air brands. The issue involves the build-up of too much frost in the freezers of refrigerator models because of frost clog issues … Read more
Millions of Americans receive food assistance each month via EBT cards through the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) program. In July 2025 the schedule for when families could expect to receive their benefits, would vary and depend on the state. This aid to people trying to buy groceries and basic meals when they don’t have much … Read more