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Carlos Loria

Journalist with over 10 years of expertise in Social Security, SNAP benefits, IRS, US taxes, stimulus checks, and related topics.
Meta to help VA with AI technology to offer vets new therapies

Meta and the Veterans Affairs Team Up on Tech That’s Giving Wounded Vets Their Lives Back

April 19, 2026 08:00 by Carlos Loria

The partnership between Meta Platforms and the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) isn’t just about corporate goodwill or press releases anymore. It’s starting to show real teeth—and real results. We’re talking … Read more

Categories Finance Tags united states
The average refund in Rhode Island went up this year: Is yours delayed?

Rhode Island Tax Refund: What No One Tells You About Your Money

April 19, 2026 06:00 by Carlos Loria

If you filed your taxes in Rhode Island this year, you might want to keep an eye on your mailbox. Yeah, both the one at your front door and the … Read more

Categories Finance Tags tax
Nearly 30% of Americans Take Social Security at One Particular Age

What is the most popular retirement age for Americans in 2026

April 18, 2026 18:00 by Carlos Loria

The decision of when to claim retirement benefits does not follow a uniform logic; every person has their reasons and their circumstances. The data from the Social Security Administration (SSA) … Read more

Categories Finance Tags retirement
Social Security April Payments

April Social Security Payments: Three Groups Paid, One to Go Next Week

April 18, 2026 14:00 by Carlos Loria

The Social Security system follows a payment calendar for April 2026 that depends on two main factors: a person’s birth date and the type of benefit they receive. Based on … Read more

Categories Finance Tags Social Security
Didn’t File or Pay by April 15? The Penalties Stack Up Faster Than You Think

Missed the April 15 Deadline? Here’s What the IRS Is Going to Hit You With Now

April 18, 2026 08:00 by Carlos Loria

Tax Day 2026 came and went. If you didn’t file your return or pay what you owe, you’re probably wondering what happens next. Short answer: nothing instant or apocalyptic. But … Read more

Categories Finance Tags IRS
U.S. retirement age hits 67 in 2026 after 40 years of changes: it could go even higher

The Retirement Age in the US Reaches 67: What Changed in 2026 and What May Still Change

April 18, 2026 06:00 by Carlos Loria

After 40 years of gradual changes, the full retirement age (FRA) for Social Security will finally reach 67 years in 2026. That applies to everyone born after 1960. The old … Read more

Categories Finance Tags retirement
Thinking about where to retire? Here's what the data shows about Florida

Florida Has Three Destinations That Dominate Retirement Preferences in 2026

April 17, 2026 18:00 by Carlos Loria

The geography of retirement in the United States shows, by 2026, a notable concentration in the state of Florida. Three cities —Fort Lauderdale, St. Augustine and Quincy— top the lists … Read more

Categories Finance Tags retirement
55,000 Drivers in This State Have June Deadlines—Officials Say Act Fast

If Your Driver’s License Expires in June in Kentucky, You Need to Read This Now

April 17, 2026 14:00 by Carlos Loria

The state of Kentucky will announce in June the replacement of its driver’s license platform—which has been in place for nearly 40 years—with a completely new system called KINDL. California, … Read more

Categories Finance Tags united states
Full SNAP Benefits Calendars in April 2026

12 States Continue to Deliver SNAP Benefits up to April 28th: Check the Full List

April 17, 2026 08:00 by Carlos Loria

April moves along, and with it comes the steady trickle of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) deposits onto the EBT cards of millions of households. While the payment schedules are … Read more

Categories Finance Tags SNAP
Social Security payments: Same job history, different state, $380 less per month

The States With the Highest and the Lowest Social Security Benefits in the US

April 17, 2026 06:00 by Carlos Loria

There’s a detail that rarely comes up in discussions about retirement in the United States: two retirees who worked the same number of years, religiously paid their Social Security taxes … Read more

Categories Finance Tags Social Security
The last group of Social Security benefits in April await their money

The Last Social Security Deposits Come Next Week: Who Gets Their Money on April 22nd

April 16, 2026 18:00 by Carlos Loria

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has Wednesday, April 22, 2026 marked on the calendar. That is the fourth Wednesday of the month. Anyone born from the 21st through the 31st … Read more

Categories Finance Tags Social Security
A Closer Look at Who Actually Receives a Check from the SSI Program

How Much SSI Actually Pays Out in 2026 and Who’s Eligible Now

April 16, 2026 14:00 by Carlos Loria

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program sets its numbers based on the same cost-of-living math used for broader Social Security. For 2026, the absolute ceiling—what the agency labels the Federal … Read more

Categories Finance Tags SSI
Bad health? Claiming Social Security early wins

Waiting Until Full Retirement Age Can Cost a Retiree With Health Problems Money

April 16, 2026 08:00 by Carlos Loria

There’s a premise that financial planners in the United States frequently repeat: those who postpone collecting Social Security until age 70 maximize their lifetime monthly benefit. The numbers support this. … Read more

Categories Finance Tags retirement
Free tax extension in 2026: the trick millions of Americans use today

“Tax Day” Is Due: Here’s How to Request More Time From the IRS Without Paying a Penny

April 16, 2026 06:00 by Carlos Loria

April 15, 2026, is a date circled in red on the calendars of millions of taxpayers in the United States. If your tax return is still not ready by this … Read more

Categories Finance Tags IRS
Supplemental Security Income Benefits Dates in 2026

The Next SSI Payment Is Set to Arrive in Less Than Two Weeks: Up to $1,491 to Be Sent

April 15, 2026 18:00 by Carlos Loria

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has set the amounts and the payout schedule for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for the 2026 fiscal year, that goes all the way … Read more

Categories Finance Tags SSI
The full SSDI benefits dates in April 2026

SSDI Payment Calendar April 2026: The SSA Confirms Deposits for the 15th and 22nd

April 15, 2026 14:00 by Carlos Loria

The national banking system will process transfers corresponding to a significant portion of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries during the third and fourth weeks of April 2026. The exact dates of … Read more

Categories Finance Tags SSDI
Retirement Calculator: The Formula to Reach One Million Dollars

At What Age Should You Start Saving to Retire with $1 Million at Full Retirement Age

April 15, 2026 08:00 by Carlos Loria

Starting in 2026, the rules for Full Retirement Age (FRA) are set in stone for a large chunk of the workforce. If you were born in 1960 or later, the Social Security … Read more

Categories Finance Tags retirement
April Average Social Security Benefits

Social Security Updates: What’s the Average Benefit to Expect in April

April 15, 2026 09:43April 15, 2026 06:00 by Carlos Loria

The Social Security Administration (SSA) published its most recent monthly statistical report in March 2026, corresponding to February, with data from 100% of the beneficiary records. The numbers reflect the … Read more

Categories Finance Tags Social Security
Millions of Tipped Workers Are Filing Under a New Tax Law

The IRS Says Your Tips Are Tax-Free Now: The Government Handed Out a $25,000 Deduction

April 14, 2026 18:00 by Carlos Loria

When President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) into law on July 4, 2025, the provision that generated the most noise was the so-called “no tax on … Read more

Categories Finance Tags tax
Oregon Shuts Down CDL Program for Asylum Seekers and DACA

Oregon Stopped Issuing Commercial Driver’s Licenses: Here Are the Options for Those Affected

April 14, 2026 14:00 by Carlos Loria

Oregon no longer offers a path to a commercial driver’s license (CDL) for people who are in the country legally but lack a green card. The state pulled the plug on that … Read more

Categories Finance Tags united states
SNAP benefits: Changes to be applied in April 2026 in many states

All the Restrictions on SNAP Benefits That Go Into Effect From April

April 14, 2026 08:00 by Carlos Loria

The hum of the fluorescent lights at the Winn-Dixie on South Orange Blossom Trail will sound the same on April 20 as it did on April 19, but the algorithm … Read more

Categories Finance Tags SNAP
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