Finance

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

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