New Jersey is taking a major step to strengthen the security of food assistance benefits by introducing chip-enabled Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards for people enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Work First New Jersey (WFNJ) program. The move is part of the state’s broader effort to reduce benefit theft and…
A new bipartisan proposal aimed at strengthening Social Security could require some of the nation’s highest-paid workers to contribute more in payroll taxes while helping protect future retirement benefits for millions of Americans. The proposal comes as lawmakers continue searching for ways to address the long-term financial challenges facing one of the country’s largest federal…
Millions of Americans who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will notice an unusual payment schedule this summer. While the amount of their benefits is not changing, the date they receive their August payment is. Because August 1 falls on a Saturday, the Social Security Administration is moving that payment to the last business day before…
Millions of American families are now able to begin receiving a $1,000 federal contribution for eligible children as the newly launched Trump Accounts program officially starts accepting deposits. The program is designed to help families build long-term savings for children by providing a government-funded starting balance for qualifying accounts. Although the program officially begins this…
Millions of American families are now entering the next phase of a new federal savings initiative as Trump Accounts officially begin accepting contributions. The program, which was introduced earlier this year, is designed to help children build long-term financial savings by combining government seed funding with private contributions over time. Although the program officially launches…
A new proposal aimed at helping strengthen Social Security’s financial future could reduce benefits for a small group of the program’s highest-earning retirees while leaving the vast majority of recipients unaffected. The proposal comes as lawmakers continue searching for ways to address the program’s long-term funding challenges before automatic benefit reductions take effect. The proposal,…
Families welcoming a new baby in the second half of 2026 will receive a unique version of an important government document. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that it will issue a special commemorative Social Security card to children born in the United States during a limited period as part of the nation’s 250th…
Millions of Americans who receive Social Security benefits may notice that their July payment does not arrive on the date they might expect. While this may seem unusual, the change is not caused by a delay or disruption in benefits. Instead, it reflects the long-standing payment schedule used by the Social Security Administration to manage…
For many Americans, retirement is expected to bring financial stability after decades of work. However, rising living costs and ongoing economic pressures have made it increasingly difficult for some retirees to keep up with everyday expenses. As a result, a growing number of older Americans who rely on Social Security benefits are finding themselves burdened…
A $10 scratch-off ticket sold at a Wawa store in Camden County has turned into a big win for one lucky player, after it matched a top prize worth $250,000 in the popular “$250,000 Crossword” lottery game. According to lottery officials, the winning ticket was purchased last week on Thursday from the Wawa located at…
