Insights for Every Family

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is designed to protect student and family privacy. Suppose you believe your family’s educational records or student loan details have been mishandled. In that...

As inflation and rising food costs continue to affect household budgets across the country, more Americans are turning to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNA...

If you're applying for or renewing SNAP benefits in 2025, one crucial factor can impact your eligibility and benefit amount: who’s in your household. SNAP—short for the Supplemental Nutrition Assi...

With the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) ending, many low-income households are searching for other ways to afford internet, phone services, utilities, transportation, and other essenti...

More than 70 million Americans rely on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to pay for essentials like rent, groceries, and medical care. With inflation still driving up everyday ex...

There are more than 66 million people receiving Social Security benefits each month and that number is expected to increase dramatically in the coming years. With so many current and expected beneficiaries, Social ...

New York families welcoming a new baby during the 2025–2026 fiscal year may be eligible for a one-time $1,800 baby bonus. Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced this initiative as part of the N...

Social Security has long been a cornerstone of financial security for millions of Americans, providing crucial benefits for retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors of deceased workers. However, the program faces...

If you're navigating retirement, disability, or limited income, here's something that might surprise you: You may be eligible to receive Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SS...