Finance

If you’re a beneficiary of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or VA disability benefits, June 2025 could bring a rare financial boost. Thanks to the way payment schedules align this month, some Americans could receive three separate government checks, adding up to thousands of dollars—all within a few weeks. Whether you’re […]

If you receive SSI or SSDI, there’s great news waiting in your bank account—your monthly check likely increased in 2025, and it could add up to an extra $2,400 over the year. Thanks to a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), millions of Americans on Social Security benefits are now receiving more money every single month—without needing

If you’ve seen buzz online about a fresh $5,000 stimulus check tied to something called the “DOGE Dividend,” you’re not alone. Thousands of Americans are searching for answers, wondering if a big cash payout is really on the way this summer. But here’s the truth: no such check is being sent in June 2025—at least

If you’ve seen the headlines or TikToks claiming a new stimulus check is hitting bank accounts this June, you’re not alone. Social media is lighting up with questions like “Is a fourth check coming?” or “Will I get another $1,400?” But before you start refreshing your IRS refund tracker, here’s the truth: no fourth federal

With rumors spreading like wildfire across social media, many Americans are asking a very serious question: Is President Trump about to send out $5,000 stimulus checks this June through something called the “DOGE Dividend” plan? The answer isn’t as simple—or as hopeful—as some viral videos might lead you to believe. Despite widespread buzz and even

If you’re living in Alaska, you could be just days away from receiving a $1,702 payment, and no—it’s not a scam, and it’s not federal stimulus. This money comes straight from the state’s legendary Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), a unique program that pays eligible residents a share of Alaska’s oil revenue each year. And yes,

If you’re living in California or New York, don’t be surprised if your bank balance ticks up this year. That’s because both states are rolling out new stimulus-style relief payments worth up to $500—and depending on your income, you may already qualify without doing anything. Unlike the federal COVID-era stimulus checks, this money is coming

In a surprising but welcome move, the federal government has just passed a new law that will reverse Social Security cuts for 2.8 million retirees across the U.S. If you’ve noticed your monthly check shrinking in recent years — or not growing as fast as inflation — you might be one of the Americans due

If you’ve been waiting for a bump in your Social Security benefits, this could be the moment you’ve been hoping for. As of this week, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reports that 91% of benefit increases under the Social Security Fairness Act have officially been processed — putting millions of retirees just steps away from

If you’re struggling to afford groceries this month, CalFresh, California’s food assistance program, may be able to help. Designed to support low-income individuals and families, CalFresh provides monthly benefits on an EBT (Electronic Benefit Transfer) card that works just like a debit card at most grocery stores and farmers’ markets. As of June 2025, applying