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Millions of Americans depend on Social Security payments to get by, and the next round of checks is coming soon. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is scheduled to send out its next round of monthly payments on Wednesday, April 16, as part of its usual benefit cycle. So, who’s getting paid on April 16? And … Read more
For years, vulnerable families in Jackson County, Mississippi have faced the uphill battle of surviving on limited resources. But since 2017, the Magnolia Mother’s Trust (MMT) has been rewriting that story. This groundbreaking program offers no-strings-attached financial support to African-American mothers living in federally subsidized housing—those who often fall through the cracks of traditional welfare … Read more
In a dramatic policy U-turn just days before it was set to take effect, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has scrapped a controversial rule that would have forced millions of Americans—mainly seniors and people with disabilities—to verify their identities in person. The decision came after widespread criticism and urgent appeals from lawmakers, advocates, and senior … Read more
In a major legal win for civil rights, thousands of people unlawfully detained by the New York City Department of Correction (DOC) due to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) requests will finally receive compensation. After years of legal battles, a $92.5 million class action lawsuit settlement has been approved—and if you or someone you know … Read more
Feeding your family shouldn’t be a daily struggle, and that’s exactly what the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is here to help with. If you’re dealing with a tight budget, whether due to a low-income job, disability, or other responsibilities, SNAP offers real support through monthly food benefits. Let’s walk you through who qualifies, how … Read more
The IRS isn’t playing around—April 15 is the big day. If you haven’t filed your taxes or made your estimated tax payments yet, now’s the time. The IRS is giving everyone a nudge: either pay up, file, or take the proper steps to stay in good standing. The good news? If you’re a little short … Read more
There’s good news for about one million Americans—the IRS is issuing $1,400 special stimulus payments to people who missed out on their Recovery Rebate Credit (RRC) from 2021. This isn’t a new stimulus round; it’s a second chance for those who didn’t claim what they were owed back then. If you think you might be … Read more
In one of the largest privacy-related class-action settlements in U.S. history, Facebook (now Meta) has agreed to pay $725 million to resolve a lawsuit over the misuse of user data. If you used Facebook between May 2007 and December 2022, you may have been eligible to claim a payout—though the deadline has now passed. This … Read more
If you applied for a “pre-approved” credit card through Credit Karma between February 2018 and April 2025—and then got denied—you could be eligible for a $49 payout. Yep, this is all part of a $2.5 million settlement resolving claims that Credit Karma misled users into applying for credit cards they weren’t actually pre-approved for. This … Read more
If your personal information was exposed in the DP Brokerage Data Breach, you might be entitled to compensation between $50 and $5,000. But how do you actually claim your payment—and more importantly, when will it arrive? This guide breaks everything down in plain English so you know exactly what steps to take, how to check … Read more