In a move aimed at protecting millions of Americans from losing vital food assistance during budget stalemates, a new piece of legislation titled the Keep SNAP Funded Act of 2025 has been introduced in the House of Continue reading
VA Confirms 2026 COLA Increase – Full Breakdown of New Rates and Payment Timeline
Every American recipient of Social Security Administration (SSA) benefits is closely watching the upcoming 2026 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). Annually, COLA rates for both SSA and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits are revealed Continue reading
$4,018 Social Security Deposit Coming In November 2025 – See If You Qualify
Millions of Americans depend on Social Security benefits as a reliable source of monthly income during retirement. In November 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will continue its regular payment schedule, with some recipients receiving deposits of up to $4,018 — the maximum Continue reading
$648 COLA Increase for Social Security in 2026 — Find Out When the Higher Payments Begin
If you receive Social Security benefits, important changes lie ahead: the 2026 annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is projected to raise your payments by around $648 per year. Understanding this increase—what it means, how it’s calculated, Continue reading
$1,000 Stimulus Checks Confirmed for November 2025 – Full Payout Schedule Revealed
The 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) for Alaska residents will deliver $1,000 to every eligible individual, funded from the state’s oil and gas-revenue investments. In an era marked by rising inflation, increased winter-related costs, and Continue reading
USA Minimum Wage 2025 – New Hourly Pay Rates Revealed For Every State!
The USA Minimum Wage 2025 adjustments are here, marking one of the biggest years for state-level pay increases in over a decade. While the federal minimum wage remains frozen at $7.25/hour (unchanged since 2009), over 20 states and dozens of cities have raised Continue reading
$5,000 Wells Fargo Settlement – Here’s Who Qualifies And When You’ll Get Paid
In a major development for many customers, Wells Fargo has agreed to a class-action settlement offering payments of up to $5,000 per claimant. The settlement resolves allegations that the bank engaged in unfair practices — including Continue reading
USDA Confirms New Nationwide SNAP Work Requirements Starting November 1, 2025
Starting November 1, 2025, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will begin full nationwide enforcement of updated work rules under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs). These changes Continue reading
$400 Inflation Refund Payments Delayed as Banks Block Mobile Deposits
The New York Inflation Refund program, created to help millions of New Yorkers cope with rising costs, is distributing one‑time checks of $150–$400 depending on income and filing status. However, an unexpected snag has emerged: some Continue reading
Capital One $425 Million Settlement 2025 – Eligible Customers to Be Paid After Submitting Claims
Capital One has agreed to pay $425 million in a massive class action settlement following the 2019 data breach that exposed the sensitive information of more than 100 million customers. The agreement also resolves claims Continue reading