Your Guide to Inflation Relief Resources

Millions of taxpayers could still be owed money tied to the COVID-19 pandemic, but time is running out to claim it. A recent legal interpretation tied to federal disaster rules suggests that some ...

President Trump has talked about two different payments: a $5,000 dividend check for adults and a $500 Affordable Care Act refund for some HealthCare.gov customers. The main difference is simp...

As inflation continues to push up housing, utility, and grocery costs, a limited group of households is receiving $500 monthly payments through the Housing Stability Initiative — a guaranteed inco...

Americans could face changes to their SNAP benefits after new federal rules expanded work requirements and shifted more program costs to the states. About 5.2 million fewer people received SNAP in June ...

Social Security recipients, particularly those who retired during the pandemic, are bracing for a modest Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). With inflation still affecting daily expenses, it'...

Millions of Americans will receive Social Security, SSI or SNAP benefits in September 2026. Social Security and SSI follow a federal schedule, while SNAP (food assistance) is paid by each state ...

When groceries, utilities and medical bills take up more of a retirement budget, reducing taxes can help seniors keep more of their savings. In 2026, an eligible single person age 65 or older could withdraw $24,1...

The Social Security payroll tax rate is not scheduled to increase in 2027. Employees generally pay 6.2% of covered wages, employers pay another 6.2%, and self-employed workers usually pay the combined...

Many Americans fall behind on their taxes each year. Missing a filing deadline or failing to pay the full amount owed can lead to penalties and interest that grow quickly. To help taxpayers manage these...