All but one of the nation’s 26 Republican governors are signing their states up for the first federal program that will fund private school scholarships through tax credits. Their Democratic ...

This commentary reviews current means-tested federal benefit programs designed to assist low-income individuals and families. The large number of those programs is amplified by similar state and local ...

Every year, billions of dollars in public and private benefits go unclaimed by older Americans who are eligible but never ...

Federal employment comes with benefits that many Americans envy, including stability, a steady paycheck, a pension, health insurance, life insurance and survivor benefits. On paper, it looks like a ...

In 2017, I wrote a column about factors that contribute to an accurate retirement estimate that I think is worth repeating this week. I have been learning about employees who have had to retire with ...

Twenty-seven states and counting are on track to participate in the first federal program that will direct funds to families so their children can enroll in private schools and cover other expenses ...

In times of economic uncertainty and heated political debate, the narrative that immigrants are a drain on public benefits often resurfaces. Amid widespread misinformation, it's critical to separate ...

Since the American Rescue Plan passed in March, the federal government has authorized an extra $300 each week in unemployment money — on top of regular state unemployment benefits. The additional ...

Federal debts can garnish Social Security benefits: IRS takes up to 15% for taxes while child support can claim 50-70% depending on circumstances. Garnishment takes a percentage of benefits rather ...

Section 1. Purpose and Policy. American taxpayers fund a vast benefits system for citizens in need that includes housing, food, medical care, cash assistance, and more. States administer these ...