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Staying Connected: A Senior’s Guide to Free & Affordable Cell Phones
April 25, 2024 Off

Staying Connected: A Senior’s Guide to Free & Affordable Cell Phones

By The Admiral Staff

The Lifeline Assistance program is a federal initiative designed to help low-income Americans, including seniors, afford essential phone service. Qualifying individuals can receive discounted or even free cell phone service and devices. Eligibility is determined by income (at or below 135% of the federal poverty guidelines) or enrollment in certain government assistance programs like Medicaid or SNAP. Applications are made through the National Verifier website or by contacting the Lifeline Support Center. Once approved, users can either choose a Lifeline provider

Second Stimulus Showdown: 8 Ways It Differs From the First Check
January 27, 2021 Off

Second Stimulus Showdown: 8 Ways It Differs From the First Check

By The Admiral Staff

The second stimulus check, sent in late December 2020, differs from the first in several key ways. Payments are smaller ($600 vs. $1,200), but are being distributed faster. Dependent children now qualify for $600 (up from $500), and income phaseouts are lower, impacting eligibility for more people. The IRS is using 2019 tax returns for eligibility, and unlike the first round, those owing child support