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See how budgeting your money can help you achieve greater financial stability as you age and learn how to get started with this practical step-by-step guide.

Jul 18, 2022

How to Budget Your Money: A Guide for Older Adults Read Article

Learn how you can save more money, leverage your assets, and stretch the dollars you have with these 10 practical money budgeting tips for seniors.

Jul 19, 2022

Money Matters: Top 10 Budgeting Tips for Older Adults Read Article

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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps people with low income eat healthier. But it offers several financial benefits as well. Learn why it makes financial sense.

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An empty grocery cart is in the middle of an aisle waiting to be filled. Use SNAP to reduce your net income through qualified deductions.

Jan 25, 2023

Eating Better on a Fixed Income: What You Can Buy for $23 in SNAP Benefits Read Article

Jan 9, 2023

How to Create a Grocery Budget That Works for You Read Article

Dec 14, 2022

What Are Social Security Work Credits? Read Article

Sep 14, 2022

How Can I Save More Money? 6 Tips for Reducing Your Expenses Read Article

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Find out how you can get help paying for daily living expenses, such as food, prescriptions, rent, utilities, and more.

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Managing credit card debt is key to financial security—yet many older adults can’t make ends meet without putting daily expenses on a charge card. While it can be challenging, it is possible to get credit card debt under control. These 5 key strategies can help.

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What does it mean to be on a fixed income? Seniors on a fixed income depend on largely on limited funds from Social Security, pensions, and/or savings to live.

Jul 18, 2022

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Worried about rising food costs? A finance calendar can help older adults budget for unexpected expenses and stretch their grocery dollars further.

Apr 26, 2022

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As America recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity among low-income seniors remains high. Learn about some resources that can help.

Apr 18, 2022

Help to Gain Access to Healthy Food: Resources for Older Adults

While food prices aren’t expected to go down, smart shopping and budgeting habits can help older adults save on groceries.

Apr 6, 2022

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Wondering how to save money grocery shopping? Smart habits can add up to significant savings with every trip to the store, including learning more about the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Mar 21, 2022

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Mar 16, 2022

SSI vs. SSDI: The Differences, Benefits, and How to Apply

If you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you’re subject to a periodic review of your eligibility status. This is called SSI redetermination.

Mar 7, 2022

SSI Redetermination: What It Is and How It Can Affect Your Benefits

A corgi sits in front its food bowl, ready to eat. SNAP benefits only cover food for human household members and cannot be used to purchase pet food.

Mar 6, 2022

Can You Buy Pet Food with SNAP?

A Black senior woman and her granddaughter are sitting outside at a picnic table enjoying a salad together and laughing.

Mar 4, 2022

How to Boost Your Budget with Money-Saving Benefits: A Guide for Older Adults

A senior Black woman is outside in her garden planting vegetables for food. If you have the time, space, and ability to start a small garden, you may be happy to learn that you can use your SNAP benefits to do it. Under program guidelines, you can purchase seeds and plant starts that, over time, can prove to be more economical than buying produce in the store.

Feb 28, 2022

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Use these five money management tips to help boost your income and savings.

Mar 22, 2021

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A Black, working senior woman stands with her arms crossed in front of a paint store.

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Jun 3, 2020

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A senior woman is at home, sheltering in place and wearing a mask.

Apr 14, 2020

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Aug 30, 2018

Keeping the Lights On: Housing & Utility Benefits

An older Hispanic couple, alongside their son, are looking at a computer, discussing their financial situation together.

Jul 20, 2018

Thinking About When You’ll Claim Social Security Benefits Is Time Well Spent

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