Temporary Cash Assistance for Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for needy Families (TANF) is a federal program that provides a monthly cash grant and medical care to families with children who have experienced a sudden drop in income due to the loss of a spouse or job.… Continue reading
Legal Aid for New Yorkers in Need
The Legal Aid Society, the oldest and largest legal services organization in the New York metro area, is recognized for its free assistance in the areas of criminal defense, civil legal work and juvenile justice. Legal matters handled on a… Continue reading
Find Out What Social Security Owes You When You Retire
More importantly, this publication will help you figure out how to qualify to receive the maximum amount when you retire. Get a free copy of your Personal Earnings and Benefit Statement today by phone or on the internet. Contact Social… Continue reading
Grants for Burial Expenses Related To Pentagon Disaster
Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Arlington, VA has established a fund to aid Northern Virginia families making funeral arrangements for a loved one. Speak with the funeral directors or pastors about obtaining a grant from Pentagon Victims’ Funeral Fund.… Continue reading
Aid for Survivors of Law Enforcement Officers
Concerns of Police Survivors, also known as COPS, is a nationwide non-profit organization that provides resources to assist in the rebuilding of the lives of survivors of law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty. Programs offered include a… Continue reading
Disability Benefits Brochure Available Online
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has created an online booklet to help answer questions regarding the various kinds of disability benefits available and to assist individuals with the application process. Contact Social Security Administration, Office of Public Inquiries, 6401 Security… Continue reading
Legal and Benefits – Free Legal and Financial Help for Widows
Widows Harvest Ministries is a Christian based non-profit service organization that assists widows in a number of areas. The widows they most typically help are at least 60 years old, live in an urban/high crime area, own their own home… Continue reading
$30,000 For Victims And Their Families
The Red Cross is offering grants of up to $30,000 to families of people who died in the attacks on the Pentagon and World Trade Center. Grants will not be provided to those who died on the airplanes, as they… Continue reading
When To Call In The Pension Police
You are putting in your years with the company, but you better make sure you will get what you are due when you retire. Over 42 million workers and retirees are covered by employer-sponsored pension plans. The Pension Benefit Guaranty… Continue reading
Checking Into Your Retirement Check
Did you work some place twenty years ago that is no longer in business? What about an old pension fund that was in financial trouble? Don’t give up. The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC monitors and sometimes takes over private… Continue reading
