Social Security benefits to increase for some Americans under new bill
If passed, the Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset.
SNAP recipients get extra $500 in New York program
For SNAP recipients, up to $270 is available monthly to get SNAP-eligible groceries for delivery or pickup.
Two Social Security payments to go out this week—what to know
Retirement and disability beneficiaries will both be paid by the SSA this week.
Kamala Harris tax plans: what could happen
The Democratic presidential nominee has launched several key proposals regarding tax policy if she wins the White House.
Social Security has cut 30,000 children from benefits since January
While roughly 2.04 million children of deceased workers were getting benefits in January of this year, that number moved down to around 2.01 million in July.
Illinois Is bringing back $4,000 rebate in 2025
The state's Environmental Protection Agency has also approved a $1,500 rebate for electric motorcycles.
ATM fees hit record high
The average combined ATM fees for an out-of-network withdrawal have reached a record high of $4.77, according to a new study from Bankrate.
Person demanding inheritance back from parents before meeting kids cheered
"They stole my future just for my father's ego," said the original poster, whose post received 21,000 upvotes in just two days.
Gen Z is being forced to give up their pets over costs
Across the country, 12 percent of Americans said they had surrendered a pet because they could no longer afford to take care of it.
Majority of payment app users report being targeted by scammers
In 2024, 83 percent of Americans reported being scammed or targeted by scammers.
Man discovers what nephew did to his mint condition Pokemon card worth $300
The man said he had "no intention" of ever even opening the pristine card, which dated back to 1999 and the release of the Pokemon 2000 movie.
Americans could face $500 monthly cut to Social Security payments by 2033
If Social Security becomes insolvent in nine years, seniors would lose roughly $6,090 a year in benefits, an analysis shows.
Social Security direct deposits of up to $4,873 to go out this week
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries can look forward to a payout this week.
Map shows most popular states for high earners
A new study has revealed the states that are most attractive to America's wealthiest residents, and explained why they move.
Homeowners in one state eligible for rebate: How to apply
The rebate application went live Thursday and is available to everyone who paid property taxes on their principal residence in 2023.
Limiting Political Participation Based on Wealth Is un-American | Opinion
There's no government limit on how many hours a day you can stand on a street corner holding a sign encouraging people to vote for your favorite political candidate.
SNAP benefit increases announced with 2025 COLA
Maximum benefits for SNAP benefit claimants will increase slightly across 49 states, beginning in October 2024.
Gen Z men want partners to earn less money than them
Millennial men are more open to their partners earning more money than Gen Z men.
North Carolina moves to cancel medical debt for 2 million people
Two million low- and middle-income residents with eligible medical debt will see their debts cancelled starting next year.
Trump campaign forced to pay North Carolina city $82K in advance for rally
Trump has a history of failing to pay cities for rally fees if they are not paid in advance.
Why man refuses to share inheritance with late boyfriend's parents cheered
His late boyfriend was estranged from his parents yet they arrived on the scene soon after his death with a major demand.
IRS announces tax relief for 25 counties
Severe weather earlier this year impacted numerous parts of the state of Minnesota, hence the deadline extensions.
Social Security's "record" backlog caused $1 billion in wrong payments
In February of this year, the Social Security Administration backlog had an "all-time high" of 5.2 million pending actions.
Biden admin kicks off effort to save Americans time and money
A new initiative aims to make it easier for people to unsubscribe from unwanted memberships and recurring payment services.
This is why your car insurance is about to get more expensive
The prediction means the average car insurance rate would hover at $2,469.
Dozens arrested over Texas dark web fraud scheme
Four suspects reportedly named as leaders of the operation have been charged with money laundering and participating in organized crime.
Map shows full list of states sending out thousands in tax rebates
Many states have approved rebates to go to residents who fit certain criteria, like age, car choice, or gas purchased.
Temple Hospital to pay family $45M after teen chokes on mashed potatoes
Temple University Hospital must pay nearly $45 million to a teenager who choked on mashed potatoes after discharge.
Hoard of ancient gold coins found that were 'too valuable' for everyday use
"The discovery of such a valuable find in a controlled archaeological excavation is very rare," said researcher Christopher Ratté.
Donald Trump's plan would change Social Security for millions
Social Security taxes currently apply to those with a combined income above $25,000.