Income Support

Alaska Senior Cash Assistance for Seniors 65 Plus: How to Get 76 to 250 Dollars a Month through the Senior Benefits Program

If you are 65 or older and living in Alaska, you know “fixed income” can feel like a bad joke. Groceries cost more, heating fuel eats your budget every winter, and even a simple medical trip to Anchorage can blow a hole in your savings.

Amount: $76 to $250 per month depending on income tier Deadline: Rolling; apply any time, benefits begin the month after the Division of Public Assistance receives a complete application Location: Alaska

CalEITC 2025: California's $3,529 Cash Boost for Workers

Refundable state tax credits that boost refunds for low-income California workers and families with young children.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $3,529 (CalEITC) + $1,117 (Young Child Tax Credit) Deadline: Apr 15, 2025 Location: California

Colorado Family Tax Credits 2025: How to Claim Up to $1,200 Per Child Plus Up to 50 Percent of Your Federal EITC

Tax credits are the rare kind of government program that can feel almost… normal. No waiting list. No caseworker roulette. No “check back next quarter.

Amount: CO EITC up to 50% of federal credit; CO Child Tax Credit up to $1,200 per child Deadline: Apr 15, 2025 Location: Colorado

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Social Security Disability Insurance

Monthly cash benefits and Medicare eligibility for workers who become disabled before retirement age.

Amount: Average $1,500 per month; based on lifetime earnings Deadline: rolling application Location: United States

Social Security Retirement 2025: WEP Repeal & Complete Guide

The ultimate guide to Social Security retirement benefits, including the 2025 WEP/GPO repeal, earnings limits, and claiming strategies.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $4,873/month (Max at age 70) | Avg: ~$1,916/month Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

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Social Security Retirement Benefits

Monthly income, survivor protection, and Medicare eligibility for retirees who have paid into Social Security.

Amount: Average $1,907 per month in 2024; up to $4,873 with maximum earnings and delayed credits Deadline: rolling application Location: United States

Social Security Spousal Benefits 2025: How to Get up to 50% of Your Spouse's Check

Monthly Social Security payments for a current or former spouse based on a worker’s retirement record.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to 50% of the worker's primary insurance amount at the spouse's full retirement age Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

Social Security Survivor Benefits 2025: A Complete Guide for Widows and Families

A complete guide to Social Security Survivor Benefits for 2025, including updated earnings limits, COLA increases, and the repeal of WEP/GPO.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to 100% of the deceased worker's benefit Deadline: Ongoing Location: United States

VA Disability Compensation 2025: How to Secure Up to $4,000+ Monthly Tax-Free

Tax-free monthly payments for veterans with service-connected disabilities, plus added allowances for dependents.

Type: Benefit Amount: $171–$4,433+ per month in 2025, based on disability rating and dependents Deadline: Rolling application Location: United States

VA Veterans Pension and Aid & Attendance

Needs-based monthly VA pension support for qualifying wartime Veterans, including current net-worth limit context and A&A/Housebound rate structure guidance.

Type: Benefit Amount: Payment varies by MAPR category and countable income; rates updated annually Deadline: Rolling application Location: United States