Kitty James

With identity theft surging and personal data leaks becoming more common, millions of Americans are taking one crucial step to protect their finances: freezing their credit. It’s fast, free, and incredibly effective — yet surprisingly underused. In 2025, as more people report fraud tied to unauthorized credit card accounts, loans, and even mortgages opened in […]

If you’re making a six-figure salary, get ready to see a little more shaved off your paycheck in 2025. That’s because the Social Security Administration has raised the amount of income subject to payroll taxes — a change that’s easy to miss, but could cost high-income earners nearly $400 more next year. This annual tweak

If you’re one of the millions of Americans receiving RSDI (Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) benefits, there’s some good news: a monthly payment of up to $1,853 is being sent out this May — and it could hit your bank account sooner than you think. But there’s a catch: your birth date determines exactly when

This summer, millions of families across the country will receive a welcome boost to their grocery budgets thanks to SUN Bucks, a new federal food program aimed at reducing child hunger during the school break. Under this initiative — also known as Summer EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) — eligible families can receive a $120 payment

If you’re 64 years old and already receiving Social Security benefits, you may be due for a $1,425.42 payment this May — but exactly when that money hits your account depends on your birthday, and how much you receive depends on when you started claiming benefits. With millions of Americans relying on Social Security as

In a surprising update that’s leaving many American retirees scratching their heads, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that no new retirement checks will be sent out during the second week of May 2025. This has created confusion among recipients who were expecting their payments this week. But don’t worry — there’s a simple

Big news for New York residents in 2025! The state government is sending out new stimulus checks to help people deal with rising prices. With inflation still putting pressure on household budgets, many people are wondering: “Will I get this money?” If you live in New York and want to know if you qualify for

After years of sizeable boosts, Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could be slipping into modest territory. New predictions suggest that next year’s increase may be just 2.4%, the lowest bump since 2021. This is big news for millions of retirees who rely on Social Security as their financial lifeline — and it might not

For months, rumors flooded the internet: Elon Musk is giving away $5,000 DOGE checks to every American household! The claim was everywhere — TikTok, Twitter (X), YouTube deepfakes, and even political chatter. At the center was a bold idea: Musk, backed by Trump, would return money saved from federal budget cuts directly to taxpayers. It

Could your bank account see a nearly $4,000 boost this year? If you live in Alaska, the answer might be yes — but only if you act fast. A bold new proposal by Governor Mike Dunleavy could send $3,892 checks to more than 600,000 Alaskans, making it one of the largest direct payments issued by