No More Social Security Checks in 2013

Before you freak out at the title, know that social security payments will still be made in 2013; it’s just they will no longer be sent via checks in the mail.  The US treasury announced that by March 2013 it will phase out paper checks for all benefit programs. This …

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Food Stamp (SNAP) Income Eligibility Levels, Deductions and Benefit Allotment Payments

See this updated article for the latest program information on Food Stamp (SNAP) benefits, emergency allotments (EA) and eligibility levels. Historical SNAP information is shown below for reference only. _______________________________ 2017 Update – The USDA has published 2017 details for its Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).  The income thresholds and monthly benefit details are valid till September 2017 …

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Payroll Tax Credit and Unemployment Insurance Benefits Extension

See updated details on the potential 2020 payroll tax cut [Updated- 2012 Payroll Tax Credit Holiday, Unemployment Benefits and Medicare Doctor Payments Extended to Dec 31st] With House Republican support Congress has passed legislation extending the federal payroll tax holiday through the end of the year without demanding spending cuts …

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