Kitty James

The U.S. government is handing out billions in assistance in 2025—yet many Americans don’t even know it exists. From rent help to free college money, this year’s programs are more generous and more accessible than ever. But here’s the catch: they’re not exactly advertised front and center. If you’re struggling with rent, energy bills, health […]

If you’re planning to work in the U.S. on an H-1B visa in 2025—or hire someone who is—you’re in for some big surprises. The U.S. government just rolled out the most dramatic changes to the H-1B visa program in over a decade, and it’s going to impact how skilled foreign workers get jobs in America.

In a stunning economic move, lawmakers have officially approved a new stimulus and tax relief package that could put $1,800 or more into the hands of millions of American families—and that’s just from the checks alone. Add in expanded tax credits, increased deductions, and monthly payments for parents, and this could be one of the

If you’re receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or planning to apply soon, 2025 is bringing some big changes that could put more money in your pocket—or make it harder to qualify at all. While beneficiaries will see a boost in monthly payments due to a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), the Social Security Administration (SSA) is

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits were pleasantly surprised to see two payments land in their bank accounts this May—but no, it’s not a mistake, and it’s not a bonus either. It’s all part of a quirk in the Social Security Administration’s payment schedule, and if you’re seeing an extra deposit this month, there’s

A bombshell proposal from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) could dramatically reshape retirement as we know it — and not for the better. If adopted, this plan might slash Social Security benefits by up to 75% for millions of Americans, replacing today’s earnings-based system with a flat monthly payment. While a small group of low-income

Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is already a stressful, paperwork-heavy process — but what if you found out that your claim was denied simply because of one avoidable mistake? Tens of thousands of SSDI applicants get rejected each year for the same reason, and it has nothing to do with their actual disability.

Millions of Americans are about to see extra cash land in their bank accounts — but only if they’re on the list. The final round of Social Security payments for May 2025 is scheduled to hit on Wednesday, May 28, and it comes with the new 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) already baked in. If your

Remember that buzz about a $5,000 stimulus check tied to Donald Trump and a new government savings plan? If you were hoping to see that money hit your bank account, you’re not alone — but you may be disappointed. The widely discussed proposal, nicknamed the “DOGE Dividend,” stirred national excitement earlier this year. It promised

If you’ve been waiting and wondering whether another stimulus check is coming in 2025, you’re not alone — and the answer isn’t as simple as yes or no. While the federal government isn’t rolling out a new nationwide stimulus like it did in 2020 or 2021, there are still real ways some Americans are getting