Leanna Becraft

Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump’s proposal to lower the U.S. corporate tax rate from 21% to 15% would disproportionately harm the bottom half of the nation’s income distribution while benefiting those at the top, according to a Thursday analysis by…

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced that the next Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment will be released in less than 24 hours. All SSI recipients will receive their payments on the same day, though the amount will differ depending…

Upcoming Supplemental Security Income Payments for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities On October 1, seniors aged 65 and older, along with individuals who are disabled or blind, will receive a new Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment, according to Vibes.okdiario. Approximately…

How much do you need to earn each year to feel financially secure—not wealthy, just comfortable? For many young Americans, the answer is surprisingly high. A recent survey by Bankrate found that on average, Gen Zers and millennials believe they…

Managing a Sudden Inheritance: How to Build Wealth and Avoid Pitfalls For those living paycheck to paycheck, receiving an unexpected inheritance can feel like winning the lottery, especially if it’s more than anticipated. In today’s economy, inheritances aren’t guaranteed, and…

The Welfare Shortfall: Why Current Programs Fail Low-Income Families Despite government programs like Medicaid and SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), child poverty remains a stark reality for many low-income families. The problem goes beyond simply providing access to these resources—it’s…

It turns out the old saying that only death and taxes are certain isn’t entirely true — and that’s actually a good thing. While the government takes a portion of your income to fund public projects and infrastructure, not all…