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A 63-year-old widow sends a desperate message with Social Security payments despite earning $56,000 a year: “It’s become a career”
A Florida woman earning $56,000 planned to delay Social Security to maximize her benefits—until unpaid caregiving and looming Medicare deadlines forced her to reconsider everything.
This is the 1972-S Eisenhower coin that can be worth up to $3,700 – Go through your drawers and closets to find this gem...
Go through your drawers and closets to find this gem worth a ‘small’ fortune
Goodbye to living well with COLA adjustments in 2026 – Here’s how Social Security payments will affect U.S. Boomers
Seniors may be disappointed to learn that this year's COLA increase is unlikely to work in their favor.
Social Security notice warns of possible payment delays – These are the Americans who may not cash their checks on time in June
These are the Americans who may not cash their checks on time in June
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Who has the power to deploy the National Guard in California? This is what is known about the conflict between Newsom and Trump over...
Showdown Over State Authority: Newsom Challenges Trump’s National Guard Deployment in Los Angeles
Social Security
Bad news for thousands of Americans collecting Social Security – These are the checks that will have a 15% garnishment on their next SSA...
Some Social Security recipients will see smaller checks soon as federal debt garnishments kick in—plus, early SSI payments in 2025 may disrupt monthly budgeting.
Personal Finance
Neither COLA increase nor retiring later – Forgetting these three changes in the 2025 retirement account could lower your retirement dismally
New 2025 retirement account rules could quietly shrink your nest egg if you’re not paying attention—here’s how to stay ahead.
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A veteran benefits appraiser quits his job after decades in the same job: “Am I saying all appraisers are good people? No”
After years of serving fellow veterans from behind a desk, one VA rater walks away—burned out, broken, and ready to heal.
The two states that will have additional SNAP benefits in June 2025 – These benefits will be up to $68 and can be collected...
Kentucky and New Mexico expand food assistance in June 2025 to support storm survivors and vulnerable seniors—benefits include hot meals and a $68 one-time payment.
One man explains how he paid off his $70,000 student loans in just 9 months: “Next is to pay off or sell my car”
How one cybersecurity analyst tackled massive debt with grit, three jobs, and a strict budget—now he's eyeing a debt-free future and a well-earned vacation.
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Social Security
Bad news for thousands of Americans collecting Social Security – These are the checks that will have a 15% garnishment on their next SSA...
Some Social Security recipients will see smaller checks soon as federal debt garnishments kick in—plus, early SSI payments in 2025 may disrupt monthly budgeting.
A 63-year-old widow sends a desperate message with Social Security payments despite earning $56,000 a year: “It’s become a career”
A Florida woman earning $56,000 planned to delay Social Security to maximize her benefits—until unpaid caregiving and looming Medicare deadlines forced her to reconsider everything.
Goodbye to living well with COLA adjustments in 2026 – Here’s how Social Security payments will affect U.S. Boomers
Seniors may be disappointed to learn that this year's COLA increase is unlikely to work in their favor.
Social Security notice warns of possible payment delays – These are the Americans who may not cash their checks on time in June
These are the Americans who may not cash their checks on time in June
2026 COLA Calculator – This is how much your Social Security checks will increase based on how much you collect with the inflation adjustment...
Get to know how COLA increments are being calculated and how much you'll end up with after Social Security increment next year
Bad news for COLA in 2026 in your retirement – Here’s the Social Security check hike projections that millions of Americans won’t like
2026 Social Security COLA increase is projected to be the smallest in five years
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Personal Finance
Neither COLA increase nor retiring later – Forgetting these three changes in the 2025 retirement account could lower your retirement dismally
New 2025 retirement account rules could quietly shrink your nest egg if you’re not paying attention—here’s how to stay ahead.
Veterans
A veteran benefits appraiser quits his job after decades in the same job: “Am I saying all appraisers are good people? No”
After years of serving fellow veterans from behind a desk, one VA rater walks away—burned out, broken, and ready to heal.
Snap Payment
The two states that will have additional SNAP benefits in June 2025 – These benefits will be up to $68 and can be collected...
Kentucky and New Mexico expand food assistance in June 2025 to support storm survivors and vulnerable seniors—benefits include hot meals and a $68 one-time payment.
Student Loan
One man explains how he paid off his $70,000 student loans in just 9 months: “Next is to pay off or sell my car”
How one cybersecurity analyst tackled massive debt with grit, three jobs, and a strict budget—now he's eyeing a debt-free future and a well-earned vacation.
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This is the 1972-S Eisenhower coin that can be worth up to $3,700 – Go through your drawers and closets to find this gem...
Go through your drawers and closets to find this gem worth a ‘small’ fortune
Goodbye $5,000 DOGE check – Here’s why it’s highly unlikely there will be a massive Trump Administration payout to millions of Americans
$5,000 DOGE stimulus check experiences big roadblock
These are the four moves to retire in 2025 that can make you a millionaire in 2050
Four strategic steps to set you on the path to millionaire status by 2050.
How much will you pay each month for a $650,000 mortgage?
Understanding the costs and payments for a $600,000 mortgage in today’s market.
Can I include crypto in my retirement investment plans?
What you need to know before adding cryptocurrency to your retirement investment portfolio.
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FDA announces recall of more than 19,000 boxes of Dr Pepper – These are the cans that are being recalled in the U.S.
FDA directs over 19,000 case recall of Dr Pepper Zero Sugar for mislabeling
More cucumbers and ready-to-eat produce recalled for growing salmonella outbreak – These are the affected lots across the U.S.
Contaminated cucumbers spark multistate recalls of salsa and veggie products as FDA links outbreak to Florida grower.
BowFlex weights recalled after 100+ injuries reported – Check your home gym to see if you need to return them to the store
More than 3 million BowFlex adjustable dumbbells sold nationwide are being recalled after reports of serious injuries—find out if yours are affected.
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Hooters suddenly closes four restaurants in Florida – Stay tuned because these are the locations where it is closing in 2025
Some Hooters location are shutting down in 2025—what you need to know
IRS
The special requirements of the IRS tax credit that gives you up to $8,000 – Check if you are eligible for the EITC
Understanding the earned income tax credit: Eligibility and Requirements for Up to $8,046 in 2025
Taxes
The new tax deduction of up to $10,000 for auto loans – Here are the millions of Americans who could benefit from the Republican...
A new GOP-backed tax proposal could let millions of Americans deduct up to $10,000 in auto loan interest, but eligibility will depend on income, vehicle type, and loan timing.
Social Security
2026 COLA Calculator – This is how much your Social Security checks will increase based on how much you collect with the inflation adjustment...
Get to know how COLA increments are being calculated and how much you'll end up with after Social Security increment next year
Student Loan
One man explains how he paid off his $70,000 student loans in just 9 months: “Next is to pay off or sell my car”
How one cybersecurity analyst tackled massive debt with grit, three jobs, and a strict budget—now he's eyeing a debt-free future and a well-earned vacation.