If you’re one of the millions of Californians relying on CalFresh to help feed your family, there’s one critical date you can’t afford to miss this summer: July 5, 2025. That’s the last day most recipients can submit their annual renewal paperwork before their benefits are at risk of being paused or stopped altogether. Every […]

Unlike some states that issue all benefits on the same day, Texas staggers its SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) payments across most of the month. In July 2025, benefits will be issued from July 1 through July 28. The specific date you receive your benefits depends on the last digit of your Eligibility Determination Group

With Independence Day right around the corner, many Americans are checking their bank accounts and asking the same thing: “Is there a new stimulus payment coming before July 4?” The short answer? No—there’s no federal stimulus check scheduled to arrive before the holiday weekend. But that doesn’t mean your account will stay quiet. Here’s a

If you’re currently repaying federal student loans, your repayment plan may not be as safe as you think. Under the newly proposed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” millions of borrowers will be forced out of their existing repayment plans by July 2028, sparking growing concerns about higher payments and longer repayment periods. At first glance, the

If you’re a U.S. veteran holding a 10% disability rating from the Department of Veterans Affairs, there’s some good news waiting in your bank account. As of 2025, the monthly compensation for a 10% rating has increased to $175.51, thanks to a nationwide cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). And yes—it’s completely tax-free. This annual increase, triggered by

If you’ve been wondering why your June SSI check never arrived, there’s good news: the next round of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments is coming Tuesday, July 1, 2025 — and it could be as high as $967. But before you celebrate, here’s the critical part: not everyone qualifies, and you could miss out if

Florida families receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits could get an early financial boost just in time for the Independence Day holiday. If you’ve been eyeing groceries for your July 4 cookout, here’s some exciting news: select recipients will see their SNAP benefits hit their EBT cards before Thursday, July 4, 2025. But it

A fresh round of Summer EBT payments is arriving in July 2025, offering a critical food benefit for families with school-age children — but not every state is participating. While millions of kids across the country will receive $40 this month, others are missing out entirely because of where they live. The program, known as

If you’re clocking in at a minimum wage job this summer, you might notice your paycheck feels a little heavier. That’s because multiple states, cities, and counties across the U.S. are raising their minimum wage rates effective July 1, 2025—with some hikes adding up to hundreds of extra dollars a year for full-time workers. This

A sweeping new Senate proposal could dramatically reshape the way Americans borrow, repay, and even qualify for forgiveness on student loans. If you’re a current borrower—or thinking about grad school, medical school, or borrowing for your child—this bill could hit your wallet hard. The legislation, quietly embedded in a broader GOP spending bill, promises to