Receiving Social Security retirement benefits can be a huge financial relief, but not everyone qualifies automatically. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has strict requirements that determine who is eligible and how much they will receive. If you want to start collecting a Social Security check in April 2025, there are some essential facts you need … Read more
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides disability compensation to veterans based on the severity of their service-connected conditions. These ratings, expressed as percentages, determine the monthly compensation amount and eligibility for additional benefits. If a veteran has multiple disabilities, the VA calculates a combined rating using a formula rather than simply adding individual ratings. … Read more
More than 600 Alaskans will begin receiving a $1,702 stimulus payment starting today as part of the 2025 Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). This annual payment, funded by state oil and gas revenues, helps residents cover essential expenses like food, housing, and medical care. The Alaska Department of Revenue administers the program, ensuring that eligible residents … Read more
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides educational benefits to eligible dependents of veterans through the Chapter 35 Dependents’ Educational Assistance (DEA) program. This program offers financial support to spouses, children, and surviving spouses of service members who have passed away, sustained a service-connected disability, or are missing in action. The benefits help cover tuition, … Read more
Tax season can be a stressful time, but the best part comes when you receive your refund. Many people eagerly wait for that extra money to hit their wallets, and according to the IRS, most refunds arrive within 10 to 21 days. However, the exact timing depends on several factors, including how you file your … Read more
Tax season is in full swing, and millions of families across the U.S. are expecting rebates, credits, and refunds. In addition to Social Security payments, the IRS is currently sending out Child Tax Credit (CTC) and Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC) payments. However, if you don’t qualify for these, there’s still hope—you can apply for … Read more
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), commonly known as Food Stamps, provides essential support to over 42 million low-income Americans by helping them afford basic food necessities. This program is overseen by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), but in Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is responsible for distributing these benefits. … Read more
The state of New York, under Governor Kathy Hochul’s leadership, is working on an initiative to help residents cope with rising costs due to inflation. The New York Inflation Reimbursement aims to distribute $3 billion in direct payments to approximately 8.6 million taxpayers in 2025. These funds are expected to come from excess sales tax … Read more
Tax returns always provide valuable financial insights, and one of the most beneficial credits available is the earned income tax credit (EITC). This tax credit is designed to support low- and moderate-income workers by significantly reducing their federal tax liability or providing them with a refund during tax season. If you meet the eligibility criteria, … Read more
A recent data breach at Columbus Regional Health System (CRHS) has led to a $1.17 million class action settlement, giving affected individuals the opportunity to claim up to $5,000 in compensation. The cyberattack, which occurred between May 19 and 21, 2023, revealed sensitive personal and medical data, impacting approximately 132,800 people. If you were affected, … Read more