Finance

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 […]

Alaska residents are about to see a $1,702 deposit hit their bank accounts or mailboxes starting Wednesday, June 18, and if you’re one of the thousands approved for the state’s annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), you’re in for a big summer bonus. While some are calling this a “stimulus-style” payment, it’s actually a guaranteed share

If you ever got an annoying robocall from Credit One Bank—or even a voicemail with a prerecorded message between 2014 and 2019—you could be entitled to a payout of up to $1,000 as part of a newly announced $14 million class action settlement. The case centers around Credit One allegedly violating the Telephone Consumer Protection

Many Alaskans were gearing up for a repeat of last year’s $1,702 Permanent Fund Dividend, but this June, that number is getting a major haircut. Thanks to a tense legislative session and ongoing budget battles, the 2025 payout has been trimmed to $1,112 per person, with the first round of checks and deposits hitting accounts

Social media is exploding with claims that a new $2,000 fourth stimulus check is just around the corner—but before you start checking your bank account, here’s the hard truth: there is no official stimulus approved or in motion as of June 2025. Despite hundreds of YouTube videos, TikToks, and clickbait blog posts hyping up a

If you’re wondering how and when that $725 stimulus check is heading your way, you’re not alone — and the good news is, payments are already rolling out in June. But the way you receive your money depends on a few key factors, and knowing them could mean getting your cash faster. States across the

Imagine waking up to $5,000 hitting your bank account—no lottery ticket needed. That’s the buzz sweeping across the U.S. as talk of a new stimulus-style program, called the “DOGE Dividend,” gains steam. But is this cash windfall the real deal, or just a headline-grabbing dream? Let’s break down what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what could

Americans across the country are waking up to an unexpected financial boost in 2025 — a one-time stimulus payment of up to $1,300. If you’ve filed taxes recently, receive Social Security, or fall into a low-income bracket, you could be one of the lucky recipients. But not everyone qualifies, and not everyone knows it’s even

Millions of American families are counting on the $2,000 child tax credit this year—but with legislative changes looming and rumors flying, many parents are wondering: will they still qualify, and how much of that credit will actually land in their bank accounts? If you’re raising kids in 2025, the answer could seriously impact your refund.

If you were planning to retire at 65 and collect full Social Security benefits, it’s time to rethink your strategy. Starting in 2026, the government is officially raising the full retirement age to 67, marking a historic shift that will impact millions of future retirees across the country. This isn’t a surprise decision, but it