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

Child Tax Credit (CTC) & Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Introduction | Department of Revenue - Taxation

Refundable state credits that mirror and enhance the federal EITC and Child Tax Credit for Colorado families.

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 payment for wartime veterans and survivors with limited income, including Aid & Attendance and Housebound supplements.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to the Maximum Annual Pension Rate (MAPR); Aid & Attendance boosts MAPR by $5,000+ depending on household Deadline: Rolling Location: United States