A new tax law provides a $6,000 deduction for taxpayers 65 and older, potentially eliminating federal taxes on Social Security benefits for millions. Learn if you qualify.

The $6,000 federal senior tax deduction is rejected in D.C. & Maine. States are decoupling for budget stability. Seniors must check state laws carefully.

Seniors and families already struggling to make ends meet may be forced to stretch their dollar even further due to the government shutdown. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has notified states that ...

Working in the public sector is a great way for older Americans to make a stable living or earn extra income. Not only do they offer attractive benefits, but governmental jobs are a necessity for ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Over the weekend, the federal government temporarily shut off funding for its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance ...

Iowa is second behind California in the percentage of eligible seniors who have not signed up for SNAP food benefits.

The surge in need during the federal shutdown wiped out shelves, drained emergency reserves and left families struggling to ...

Under new requirements, “able-bodied” recipients could lose access to benefits for three years if they go three months ...

Right after setting her out-of-office email on October 1, one furloughed US Department of Agriculture worker filed for unemployment benefits to help her pay for food, rent and other necessities during ...

Jacksonville-area nonprofits that offer emergency food assistance are expecting a surge of demand after federal food program suspensions.

Kentucky faces potential SNAP cutoff in November for about 595,155 recipients. State will fund TANF and senior meals in November but lacks funds for SNAP. Governor warns state faces $305M shortfall ...