Articles

• Author: Jeff Christiansen
• Posted: Jan 29, 2026

Inflation can slowly reduce the buying power of your retirement savings. If prices rise faster than your 401(k) grows, your money may not go as far in retirement. Taking a few smart steps can help protect your account.   ...

• Author: Alex O'Connell
• Posted: Jan 21, 2026

Cash lifeline for Pennsylvania's fixed-income families – the expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program now shields more seniors, widows, and disabled adults from crushing inflation on...

• Author: Jean Bergnaum II
• Posted: Jan 13, 2026

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...

• Author: Jeff Christiansen
• Posted: Jan 07, 2026

If you're working in hourly jobs like retail, food service, or hospitality, good news – 19 states bumped up their minimum wage started January 1, 2026. That's&n...

• Author: Alex O'Connell
• Posted: Dec 26, 2025

CalWorks (cash assistance) and CalFresh (SNAP/food stamps) are deposited onto EBT cards in California. Knowing your exact payment date helps with budgeting for rent, groceries, and bills at the star...

• Author: Jean Bergnaum II
• Posted: Dec 19, 2025

As housing costs continue to climb, Illinois has taken a meaningful step to help older residents stay in their homes. A new state law expands property tax relief for seniors and disabled homeowne...

• Author: Jeff Christiansen
• Posted: Dec 09, 2025

Several states are issuing year-end tax rebates and relief payments to residents. These are state programs, not federal tax refunds, and come from surpluses, dividend programs, or inflation relief measures. Pa...

• Author: Alex O'Connell
• Posted: Dec 03, 2025

The minimum wage in the United States is finally moving again after more than a decade of being stuck at the same number. With inflation pushing up the cost of groceries, rent, and transportation, the recent wage increa...

• Author: Jean Bergnaum II
• Posted: Nov 25, 2025

As Black Friday gets closer, posts on social media are once again claiming that the IRS will send a $2,000 stimulus check before the big shopping weekend. Many families are hoping for extra s...

• Author: Jeff Christiansen
• Posted: Nov 18, 2025

The Federal Reserve’s October 2025 rate cut has brought welcome relief to borrowers by lowering borrowing costs and reducing monthly mortgage payments. Although the...