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The U.S. government has rolled out a $500 Social Security stimulus check designed specifically to help legally residing immigrants who are feeling the pinch of rising living costs. With food, rent, and healthcare expenses continuing to climb, this one-time payment aims to offer some breathing room to low-income immigrant families across the country. While it … Read more
For millions of older Americans, the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is more than just an annual percentage — it’s their financial lifeline. And in 2026, that lifeline is set to stretch just a little further, with projected increases pushing the average check above $2,000 a month. Sounds promising, right? But while a bigger check … Read more
Big news for retirees: a new federal law is bringing bigger Social Security checks to millions of Americans, starting this April. If you’re a retired public servant, like a teacher, firefighter, or police officer, this could mean hundreds more each month, thanks to the repeal of two controversial rules: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and … Read more
Help is on the way for hundreds of Sacramento County families. The Sacramento Family First Economic Support Pilot (FFESP) is launching in 2025, and it’s bringing real, no-strings-attached financial relief to households who need it most. With selection happening between April and May, this guaranteed income program promises $725 monthly payments starting in mid-June, aiming … Read more
Don’t let more time slip by — especially when the IRS is literally giving you tools to file your taxes for free. With April 15 fast approaching, the Internal Revenue Service is urging taxpayers to take advantage of their Free File system, an easy and cost-free way to file your 2024 federal income tax return … Read more
Time is ticking — and fast. If you’re one of the millions of Americans who never got that third stimulus check, this might be your final shot to cash in. The IRS is reminding everyone that April 15 is the absolute deadline to claim the 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit, and missing it means waving goodbye … Read more
If you’re a Social Security recipient, you might’ve noticed a little bump in your April check. That’s not your imagination — payments with the 2025 Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) officially started rolling out on April 9. Thanks to a 2.5% COLA increase, millions of retirees in the U.S. are now seeing a higher monthly … Read more
If your personal information was revealed in the May 2023 Green Valley Pecan Company data breach, there’s good news — you could be eligible for up to $4,400 in financial compensation, plus two years of free credit monitoring and identity theft protection. This guide breaks down everything you need to know: who qualifies, how to … Read more
Still wondering what to do about the Capital One data breach settlement in 2025? If you were impacted by the 2019 breach but didn’t file in time for financial compensation, there’s still good news. You may not be eligible for cash anymore, but free identity theft protection is available until 2028 — and that’s not … Read more
Apple is making headlines again — but this time, it’s not for a new product. The tech giant has agreed to pay $95 million to settle a class-action lawsuit involving Siri and alleged privacy violations. If you owned a Siri-enabled Apple device between 2014 and 2025, you might be eligible to receive up to $20 … Read more