If you’re planning to visit the United States in 2025 and think your visa-free status means smooth sailing, think again. The U.S. Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which lets citizens of certain countries visit without a visa, has seen some major shifts this year—some that could leave unsuspecting travelers stranded at the airport. What Is the […]

If you’re hoping for a nice summer surprise from the IRS, you might be in luck. Thousands of taxpayers who filed their returns in May are getting an average refund of nearly $3,000, with payouts scheduled to hit bank accounts and mailboxes throughout June and into early July. But before you go refreshing your online

If you’re relying on Social Security to make ends meet, there’s a modest increase on the horizon. In 2026, monthly benefits are projected to rise by 2.5%, giving the average retiree about $50 more per month. But before you get too excited, experts warn: this small bump may not be enough to cover the rising

If your Facebook feed or inbox has been buzzing with news that a massive $5,500 stimulus check is hitting Americans’ bank accounts in June, it’s time to pause and get the facts straight. While some residents in select states are receiving payments this month, there is no nationwide $5,500 stimulus check. That number is being

If you’ve been holding out hope for extra cash in 2025, here’s some good news: $500 stimulus payments are being sent out this year—but they’re not coming from Washington, D.C. Instead, several states are quietly distributing tax rebates, surplus refunds, and cost-of-living payments to eligible residents. But don’t be fooled—you won’t automatically get this money

Social media is buzzing with claims that the federal government is sending out new $2,000 stimulus checks in 2025—but before you start refreshing your bank account, here’s the truth: no such check has been approved. Despite what viral posts and videos might suggest, there’s no official legislation, no announcement from the IRS, and no plans

In 2025, headlines are swirling about “$12,000 stimulus payments” — and while it’s not technically a fourth federal stimulus check, the rumors are based on real money you might be able to claim. Thanks to a combination of tax credits at the federal and state level, many low- to moderate-income families could receive up to

Grocery prices are still eating into everyone’s wallet, but there’s good news for millions of Americans: SNAP benefits for June 2025 are being distributed now, and if you’re eligible, you could get up to $292 just for being part of the program. Even better? Families can receive over $1,700 depending on their size. It’s not

If you’re a New York taxpayer and your income is under a certain limit, the state has a surprise for you: up to $400 in inflation refund checks are heading out starting this October. No application is required. If you filed your 2023 taxes, you could be one of more than 8 million New Yorkers

A $1,702 payment is landing in bank accounts starting Wednesday, June 18, 2025, and if you’re a resident of Alaska, this could be a much-needed boost right as summer begins. Many are calling it a “stimulus-style” check, but here’s the real story: it’s Alaska’s annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), and it’s paying out big this