The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed the March 2025 payment dates for State Pension, Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Universal Credit, and other benefits. Unlike in some months, there are no bank holidays in March that would cause payments to be issued early. This means that most people will receive their benefits as … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that millions of Americans will receive higher monthly benefits and retroactive payments following the enactment of the Social Security Fairness Act. The law, signed by President Joe Biden on January 5, 2025, eliminates two provisions—the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—that had previously reduced … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that over 3.2 million retirees will see an increase in their monthly Social Security benefits starting in April 2025. This adjustment is a direct result of the Social Security Fairness Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden on January 5, 2025. The law eliminates two … Read more
Millions of low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—commonly known as food stamps—to help put food on the table. What many SNAP recipients may not realize is that they also qualify for free or discounted phone service through the Lifeline Program, a federal initiative designed to make communication more accessible for low-income … Read more
The Republican Party is facing internal divisions over its proposed Medicaid cuts, a key part of the 2025 federal budget resolution recently passed by the House of Representatives. While conservative lawmakers advocate for steep spending reductions, moderate Republicans worry about the potential impact on millions of low-income Americans who rely on Medicaid for healthcare. This … Read more
A new law eliminating certain reductions in Social Security benefits has triggered a wave of new claims and payments, benefiting millions of retired public workers across the United States. Signed into law by President Joe Biden on January 5, 2025, the Social Security Fairness Act removes two provisions that previously reduced payments for many government … Read more
Kokomo, IN — A 70-year-old woman from Kokomo, Indiana, has been sentenced to three years of probation after illegally collecting more than $231,000 in Social Security benefits by falsely claiming her deceased husband was still alive. Rebecca Fields pleaded guilty to making false statements to the Social Security Administration (SSA), leading to her sentencing in … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has closed multiple offices and cut nearly 200 employees as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at streamlining government operations. The move, influenced by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), has sparked concerns among employees and Social Security beneficiaries regarding service accessibility and potential delays in processing claims. SSA … Read more
Social Security advocates are raising concerns over recent actions by Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) that could significantly impact the Social Security Administration (SSA) and its millions of beneficiaries. The controversy centers around allegations of fraudulent payments, leadership shake-ups, office closures, and budget cuts that critics say could weaken the SSA’s … Read more
Australian pensioners are finding it increasingly difficult to afford basic necessities like meat, despite an upcoming increase in Centrelink payments. The rising cost of living, particularly in food, energy, and insurance, has left many older Australians struggling to make ends meet. While the government has announced a pension increase set to take effect from September … Read more