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Goodbye to AT&T’s $7,500 payment – This is the deadline for thousands of Americans to claim their compensation following the settlement for data breach
AT&T customers have until November 18 to claim up to $7,500 from the data breach settlement.
Neither California nor Florida – The state where SNAP Payment amounts will increase the most, with payments of up to $1,995 if you meet...
Which state gets the biggest SNAP boost — and how you could see up to $1,995 monthly
Man switches from Powerball to another game after listening to his wife and wins $500,000: “Looks like we’re going to Lansing”
Michigan man wins $500,000 after following wife’s advice to try a new Detroit Lions scratch-off ticket.
Neither Texas nor California nor Florida – Residents of this state will receive new $1,000 stimulus checks in a new wave of confirmed payments
Over 600,000 Alaska residents are set to receive $1,000 checks from the state’s unique oil-funded dividend program.
Elon Musk breaks all records and sets a new benchmark as the first person to reach $500 billion in net worth – This is...
Tesla’s surge, SpaceX’s rise, and xAI’s growth push Musk into history as the first half-trillionaire
Update on payments under Amazon’s $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC – These are the Americans eligible for credits of up to $51 nationwide
Who qualifies, when you will be paid, and how Amazon will send out the refunds
Good news for millions of Americans on their October paychecks – The windfall of extra ‘payments’ that won’t happen again until May 2026
Shutdown stalls key inflation data, putting millions of retirees in limbo over 2026 benefit increases.
Bad news for Wells Fargo users – They will be affected by a new $15 monthly fee on their checking accounts due to a...
What the $15 monthly fee means for Wells Fargo “Everyday Checking” users
23andMe settlement could pay out up to $50 million – who is eligible
Millions affected by 23andMe data breach could get cash payments and free privacy monitoring under new $50 million settlement.
A single mother goes grocery shopping at her workplace and ends up losing her SNAP benefits for doing strange things with her account: “It’s...
The judge declared Kentucky's SNAP benefit cut as "draconian" after a single mother lost benefits for purchasing groceries at the workplace
Homebuyers squeezed as mortgage rates climb for second week in a row
Rates edge higher, but lower borrowing costs earlier this summer are bringing buyers back into the housing market.
Microsoft updates Xbox Game Pass: top tier rises to over $350 a year
Why Xbox’s top-tier Game Pass now costs more than $350 a year
Shares of Netflix down again as Musk pushes drive to ‘cancel’ the streaming platform
Elon Musk’s call to “cancel Netflix” sparks controversy, investor jitters, and questions about how much social media can move markets.
Los Angeles is offering $5,000 to small businesses affected by ICE raids – Here’s how you can apply for Care First Community Investment assistance
How to claim up to $5,000 from L.A.’s Small Business Resiliency Fund via Care First CFCI
How could the September 30 government shutdown affect mortgages? Here’s what will happen starting today in the United States
What today’s shutdown means for mortgage closings, loan processing, and flood insurance
How could the government shutdown on September 30 affect student loans? Here’s what will happen to borrowers from now on
Borrowers are still expected to make payments on their loans even if a government shutdown happens
Can federal employees apply for unemployment benefits after the government shutdown? Here is what you need to know.
Get to know if you can apply for unemployment benefits in the event of a government shutdown
What are the SNAP Payment deposit dates in Texas for October 2025? Here is this month’s Food Stamps payment schedule
Texas SNAP benefits: What are the SNAP Payment deposit dates in Texas for October 2025? Here is this month’s Food Stamps payment schedule.
What are the CalFresh deposit dates for October 2025? Here is this month’s Food Stamps payment schedule in California
Here’s the full CalFresh payment schedule for October 2025 and what to do if your deposit is late.
Capital One bank account holders have three days to receive their share of the $425 million settlement – You have until October 2 to...
How Capital One accountholders can claim their share before the October 2 deadline
When did the government last shut down — and what happened?
From 1970s budget fights to Trump’s record 35-day standoff, shutdowns have disrupted government and everyday life for decades
The dollar keeps falling – how does that affect you and your wallet?
A falling dollar means higher prices, costly travel, and changes to your savings—here’s what it really means for everyday Americans.
If you are one of these Americans, you are in luck – You will receive a $300 cash bonus from Chase if you act...
Open a Chase checking account, set up direct deposit, and claim your $300 bonus before the October 15 deadline.
How could the government shutdown on September 30 affect VA benefits? This would happen to payments to veterans and their families
Shutdown threat raises fears of delayed military pay and possible service disruptions for veterans and their families
Good news for thousands of Californians – These are the Americans who will receive up to $81 from the California Climate Credit in October
California families to see automatic bill credits of up to $81 this October