Finance

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

Think you missed your chance to get a $1,400 stimulus check? You might want to double-check. The IRS has confirmed that millions of Americans may still be eligible for the third round of Economic Impact Payments — even in 2025. But here’s the catch: it’s not a new stimulus program. Instead, the money is available

If you’ve seen the buzz on social media claiming that Elon Musk and the U.S. government are sending $5,000 DOGE stimulus checks to Americans, don’t start spending that money just yet. The viral headlines, clickbait videos, and crypto chatter have exploded online — but the truth is far less exciting. Despite claims that Americans could

Are you retired and wondering if you’ve maxed out your Social Security benefits? Think again. While many seniors settle for the average payment — roughly $1,976 a month in 2025 — thousands of retirees are boosting their benefits to $2,187 or more per month using little-known strategies. And yes — you can still increase your

If your business accepted Visa or Mastercard payments between 2004 and 2019, you could be owed up to $2,000 or more thanks to a massive legal settlement — but time is running out. A landmark $5.54 billion class-action settlement is offering refunds to millions of U.S. merchants, large and small, who paid inflated swipe fees

If you filed your 2021 tax return and claimed the $1,400 Recovery Rebate Credit, you might be wondering why that money still hasn’t hit your bank account. You’re not alone — millions of Americans are still waiting on payments they were promised years ago. But here’s the good news: the IRS is processing these payments

California families are getting a huge financial boost in 2025 as the state rolls out a new stimulus program worth $6,000 per household—paid in monthly installments of $500. If you live in the right ZIP code and meet the income and family requirements, this could be life-changing support during a time of rising costs and

If you thought the pandemic-era stimulus checks were long gone, think again. The IRS is still sending out $1,400 federal payments in 2025 — but only to people who missed their third Economic Impact Payment back in 2021. And here’s the kicker: you must file your 2021 tax return by April 15, 2025 to claim

If you’ve seen the headlines or TikTok videos claiming that everyone in America is about to receive a $2,500 federal stimulus check in May 2025 — hold on before you start planning how to spend it. The truth is far less exciting than the rumor. There is no federal $2,500 stimulus payment currently approved or