Category: Benefits

Dual citizenship means that a person can be a citizen of two countries at the same time. In the case of the United States, this option is available but there are some conditions that you must fulfill. When you are born in the territory of the United States, you are automatically an American according to… Read more

The US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is an executive cabinet created in 1965 by President Lyndon, B. Jhonson, as part of his “Great Society” program to design and regulate public housing and urban development. One of its most important policies is the HUD’s Public Housing Program, which has supported over 1.2 million… Read more

Native Americans constitute a big community in the United States, with more than 570 federally recognized tribes. They are also called American Indians or Indigenous Americans, and as part of this country history, they have the right to receive benefits from the government if they have needs. These benefits are issued by the Bureau of… Read more

When a citizen of Texas loses his job, he can apply to obtain Unemployment Benefits from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) if he meets the requirements for this purpose. These are contributions from the state to individuals who are not currently working for reasons beyond them. States that provide these benefits have similar formats regarding… Read more

Generally, children are the most affected when there is a deceased parent in the family, so, to protect them, the Social Security Administration provides survivor benefits to help with the financial stability during this hard time. These are part of the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program, which gives the family a monthly income… Read more

You may be eligible for retirement benefits as a spouse if you are at least 62 years old, and your spouse receives retirement or disability benefits; it does not matter if you have never been enrolled under Social Security. Planning your retirement can be more favorable for you and the people who depend on you.… Read more

When you want to start a non-profit organization with the 501c3 status (that is exempt from federal taxes), you have to think about how it will be classified: as a public charity or as a private foundation. In this case, the Internal Revenue Code (IRC) separates non-profit organizations according to its purpose, fundraising, and annual… Read more

In the United States of America, according to general statistics, more than 16.1 million American adults suffer from depression, which would be 6,7% of the country’s population in a given year. At some point in our lives, we have experienced moments or situations that make us feel sad or hopeless, but that does not mean… Read more