Your Guide to Inflation Relief Resources
Learn how to secure the support you need during tough economic times.
How Can Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) Help You Navigate 2024 Inflation?
As inflation concerns continue to dominate financial discussions, Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) have become an increasingly relevant option for investors. Here’s...
Why is the Cost of Living Rising So Much?
The cost of living is rising, and it is becoming increasingly difficult for people to maintain their standard of living. Throughout winter, gas prices have been climbing, while supermarket prices have also been rising. For millions ...
How to Avoid a Cost of Living Increase
When the cost of living rises, you might get a cost of living increase on your monthly bill. While a cost of living increase may be a little bit of a shock at first, the process can make it easier. You can prepare by making changes in ...
How to Maximize Your Social Security Benefits at Age 62 and 66
Claiming age plays a crucial role in determining the amount of your monthly Social Security benefit. As retirees heavily rely on Social Security income, it is necessary for future generations to familiarize th...
How Inflation Affects Your Everyday Life
Inflation is an economic condition where the overall price level rises over time. The rise in prices, or the inflation rate, increases the cost of goods and services. Inflation affects everyone differently depending on their income...
SNAP Benefits Just Got a Boost—Learn About the New Age and Work Requirements
If you’re a user of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), you may notice a slight increase in your benefits this month. These cost-of-living adjustments are designed to hel...
Government Shutdown Could Threaten SNAP and WIC Food Assistance Programs
Millions of Americans who rely on federal assistance for food could potentially be placed in a vulnerable position during a partial government shutdown. The United States Department of Agriculture...
Social Security Payments for February 2024: What Seniors Need to Know
The arrival of February means that Social Security payments are on the way for seniors across the United States. With a cost of living adjustment (COLA) of 3.2 percent for 2024, retirees can expect a...
A State-by-State Breakdown on 2025 Minimum Wage Changes for U.S. Workers
Citizens in the United States are battling inflation and tough economic times by seeking a higher minimum wage. For 2025, 21 states have increased the minimum wage, while the remaining 29 have not ann...
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