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If you live in Alaska, you could be getting a $1,702 check this June — but only if you meet some pretty specific requirements. The buzz around this payout is heating up fast as residents across the state prepare to receive their annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), a uniquely Alaskan benefit funded by oil and […]

Social media is buzzing with talk of a massive $5,000 payout to millions of Americans — being called the “DOGE Dividend.” Videos, articles, and influencers are hyping it up, making it sound like the next big government check is just around the corner. But is this stimulus real? Will it ever actually arrive? Here’s the

New York has rolled out one-time “inflation refund” checks to help residents handle the rising cost of living. If you’re a single filer making up to $75,000, you could receive $200. Married couples filing jointly with a combined income of up to $150,000 may get $400. These checks are issued automatically using 2023 tax data

In a twist that has caught the attention of both the crypto world and political watchers, a crypto company supported by the Trump family has just sent out free $47 payments to tens of thousands of users — and people are calling it a “mini stimulus check.” Whether it’s a marketing move, a political message,

Could you really see a $5,000 check from the government just for “being a taxpayer”? That’s one of the most talked-about parts of a bold new economic proposal now being debated in Washington. Nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” this sweeping piece of legislation includes everything from tax-free tips and beefed-up border security to

Millions of Americans were hoping for a fresh round of federal stimulus checks this June, especially as inflation continues to stretch budgets across the country. But despite the rumors and political buzz, no new federal stimulus payments have been approved for June 2025 — and if you’re checking your mailbox or bank account for one,

In a shocking political twist, Elon Musk — tech titan and self-proclaimed government efficiency crusader — has officially resigned from his role as head of DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency), just 130 days after being appointed by President Donald Trump. Musk’s surprise exit has sparked a frenzy of questions: Why did he walk away? What

If you’re a New Yorker earning under $300,000, you might be days away from receiving a surprise inflation relief check worth up to $400. With the cost of groceries, rent, and fuel still biting into household budgets, the state has approved millions in direct payments to help residents stay afloat. But how much will you

If you’ve been holding out hope for another round of stimulus checks in 2025, here’s the good news: thousands of Americans are still receiving payments — but not in the way most people expect. From generous state-run programs in California and Colorado to surprise tax refunds from the IRS, financial relief is trickling in across

If you’re counting on a bigger Social Security check in 2026 to help with rising costs, you may want to adjust your expectations. The latest projection from the nonpartisan Senior Citizens League suggests that next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) could be just 2.4% — one of the smallest increases retirees have seen in recent years.