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Medicare Open Enrollment Ends December 7: Review Your Plan So You Do Not Overpay
You can change your Medicare coverage during open enrollment, and free help is available. Here is what to check before the December 7 deadline.
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Lower Your Phone and Internet Bill With Lifeline (Free to Apply)
Lifeline is a federal program that helps you pay less each month for phone or internet service. Applying is free.
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Missing Money? How to Search Every State for Cash With Your Name on It in 5 Minutes
States hold billions in unclaimed cash for regular people. Searching for yours is free, and this fall is a good time to look.
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You Do Not Have to Pay to Check Your Social Security. Here Is the Free Way.
A free my Social Security account lets you catch errors in your earnings record, see your future benefits, and block identity thieves. You never need to pay anyone to do this.
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WIC Is Not Just Formula: See What Your Family Can Really Get
Many families skip WIC because they think it only helps with baby formula. It covers a lot more, and checking is free.
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One Free Quiz Can Show Every Benefit You May Qualify For
Benefits.gov has a single questionnaire that checks you against dozens of federal and state programs. It is free, and you can finish it this week.
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Arkansas Families: Monthly Cash Help May Be Waiting for You
Arkansas runs a program called TEA that can give families with children monthly cash. Here is how to check if you qualify and apply for free.
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Grocery Help This Fall: A Few Questions to See If Your Family Qualifies for SNAP
SNAP helps families pay for food. Applying is free, and answering a few simple questions can tell you if it may be worth your time.
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SSI vs SSDI: Which Disability Benefit Fits You, and How to Apply for Free
Two Social Security disability programs, two different sets of rules. Here is how to tell which one you may qualify for, in plain language.
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Disabled Young Adult? Here Is How Social Security Now Reviews Your Claim
Starting October 1, 2026, Social Security has updated its rules for evaluating disability in young adults. Here is how to apply, free.
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How SSI Counts Rental Help: A Rule Just Changed, Here Is What to Know
The Social Security Administration is rescinding an old rule about how rental subsidies count as income for SSI. Here is what it means and how to check your own benefits for free.
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More Money Is Coming to School Meals: Get Your Kids Signed Up Now
A new federal push aims to strengthen school meals. Here is how to apply for free or reduced-price meals for your kids, for free.
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Lost Your Job Before the School Year? Here Is How to File for Unemployment
A step-by-step guide to filing for unemployment benefits, the papers you need, and how to avoid the mistakes that hold up your first payment.
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Medicare Wants to Cover New Medical Devices Faster, and You Can Weigh In Free
A new Medicare plan could speed up coverage for new medical devices. The public comment window is open until October 13, 2026, and it costs nothing to share your view.
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New Federal Push to Protect Your Child's Autism Therapy Coverage
CMS just launched a toolkit to strengthen oversight of ABA services. Here is what families should check now, for free.
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Medicare Hospice Care: What Families Need to Know for 2027
A new federal rule updates Medicare hospice rules starting October 1, 2026. Here is what it means for you, and how to check your rights for free.
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Struggling With High Summer Cooling Bills? Free Help Is Available Now
Summer heat drives up electric bills. If yours feels impossible this month, there is a free federal program that can help pay it.
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How to Claim Money a Late Relative Left Behind, for Free
When someone passes away, they often leave behind money that families never find. Here are the real questions people ask about claiming it, all answered plainly.
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Medicare Is Negotiating Drug Prices: What It Could Mean for You
For the first time, Medicare can negotiate the price of some prescription drugs. Here is who this helps and how to find out if your medicine is on the list.
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How to Claim Money a Late Loved One Left Behind
When someone passes away, they often leave behind money that never reaches their family. Here is a free, step by step way to find it and claim what is yours.
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New Medicare Changes Are Proposed: Here Is What They Could Mean for You
CMS wants to update how doctors are paid and expand coordinated care. You can share your opinion for free before anything is final.
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The Government Wants Your Input on Lab Test Rules: Here Is How to Speak Up for Free
Federal health officials are asking the public to weigh in on the rules that govern medical lab tests. You have until September 14, 2026, and it costs nothing.
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New Medicare Changes Could Lower Your Drug and Out-of-Pocket Costs
CMS announced steps to cut drug costs and slash out-of-pocket expenses for people on Medicare. Here is what changed and how to check for savings, free.
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More Fresh, Local Food Is Coming to School Lunches: What It Means for Your Kids
USDA just announced record funding for farm to school programs. Here is what it means for families and how to find free school and summer meals for your children.