Feb 05, 2026
VA SMC-S Benefits: How to Receive Maximum Monthly Compensation
Special Monthly Compensation at the S level (SMC-S) provides higher VA disability payments to veterans with severe service-connected conditions that limit independence. Often called “housebound” ben...
Jan 29, 2026
Mid America Pet Food Settlement Deadline: Who Qualifies and How to File
Consumers who purchased certain recalled dry dog food products may be eligible for payment from the Mid America Pet Food class action settlement, but claims must be filed by February 5, 2026. W...
Jan 23, 2026
GERD VA Disability Rating: How Veterans Can Qualify for Monthly Compensation
Veterans with GERD (acid reflux) may qualify for VA disability benefits if the condition is linked to military service. While GERD has no standalone diagnostic code, the VA rates it by analogy to ...
Jan 13, 2026
$500 Monthly Housing Payments for Low-Income Homeowners: Who Qualifies
A new round of $500 monthly stimulus-style payments is rolling out under the Housing Stability Initiative, a guaranteed income program designed to help families stay housed and financially stable. The p...
Jan 09, 2026
Are You Eligible for SSI or SSDI Back Pay? Here’s How to Know
If you’re approved for SSDI or SSI, you may be eligible for back pay — money owed for months you qualified but weren’t paid while your claim was pending. Eligibility depends mainly on when yo...
Dec 27, 2025
Grubhub $7.15 Million Settlement: How to Know If You Qualify for a Payout
Grubhub has agreed to a $7.15 million settlement after a class-action lawsuit over its practice of listing restaurants on its platforms without their consent. If your restaurant was added to Grubhub,...
Dec 15, 2025
Google $700 Million Settlement: See if You Qualify for a Payout
A historic $700 million settlement has been reached with Google after a nationwide lawsuit accused the company of monopolizing the Android app market and charging consumers up to 30% in commissions on app purchas...
Dec 09, 2025
Free iPhone 2025: SNAP, Medicaid, SSI, Section 8 & Veterans Benefits Now Eligible
Many low-income households can get a free iPhone or a heavily discounted smartphone in 2025 through the federal Lifeline Program. This program helps families stay connected by offering free d...
Dec 04, 2025
Who Is Eligible for the New $500-a-Month Guaranteed Income Program?
Cook County, Illinois, has officially made its guaranteed income program permanent, setting aside $7.5 million in the 2026 budget. The program provides $500 a month in unrestricted cash payments, following...
Nov 28, 2025
Qualify for December 2025 Stimulus Checks: These States Are Sending Out Payments
As 2025 comes to a close, many Americans are still stretched thin by high living costs. While federal stimulus programs are no longer active, a few states continue to offer their own forms of ...
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