January 12, 2026 - Washington, D.C. – Last week, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden said he has joined Senate colleagues to reintroduce legislation that would ensure Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program ...

Mississippi was found to be the most reliant on Social Security of any state, with benefits accounting for nearly half, 49.5% ...

Several IRS changes take effect in 2026, including higher retirement contribution limits, tax adjustments, and more. Here's ...

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Nearly 70,000 Vermonters rely on SNAP for vital hunger assistance, so it’s essential this program accurately captures the financial reality of those who need it. Yet we’re seeing SNAP recipients lose ...

The first Social Security and Supplemental Security Income checks for 2026 will include a 2.8% boost for about 75 million ...

SSA walked back a separate memo that directed field offices to only schedule initial claims over the phone, and to limit ...

A lot of people look forward to retiring so they don’t have to grind away at a job. But retirement can be a surprisingly ...

The natural aging process results in much more than just changes to one’s physical appearance – it also brings chronic health ...

A wave of recent proposals argue that an ultimate solution lies in fundamentally changing how Social Security works.

As Iran is gripped by new protests, many people there are focused on the U.S. raid in Venezuela and wonder whether the same ...

In 2026, some retirees will qualify for a maximum Social Security benefit of $5,251 per month. Eligibility depends on ...