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What is a reverse mortgage? One option for home-owning retirees 

Reverse mortgages help with finance during retirement for seniors

Citi is set to change the digital game from 2026 onwards – These are the new services the bank will offer its customers, including...

Citi’s bold digital overhaul aims to blend traditional banking with cryptocurrency services, signaling a new era of innovation starting in 2026.

The list of the 10 most boring jobs in the United States that pay more than $50 an hour – These are the requirements...

This article lists the 10 most tedious jobs in the U.S. that pay more than $50 an hour and tells you how to get one

Americans will receive a new wave of $1,130 payments – If you live in Colorado, these are the requirements to benefit from the TABOR...

Colorado’s TABOR programme returns extra state revenue to taxpayers—here’s who qualifies for checks up to $1,130 in 2025.

Neither age nor money – The biggest mistake most people make with their retirement contributions is this one, and it has an easy solution...

Why keeping retirement contributions flat can cost you thousands—and how IRAs and 401(k)s make it easy to fix

What are the best private lenders for refinancing student loans?

 Refinancing your student loans can lower your interest rate and simplify repayment, but federal borrowers should weigh the trade-offs carefully.

 Can kosher or halal foods be purchased with SNAP Payment benefits and what is covered by Food Stamps?

SNAP allows the purchase of kosher and halal foods but excludes alcohol, hot meals, vitamins, and nonfood products.

The income you need to live comfortably in the 10 most expensive cities in the United States

This article details the income you need to live comfortably in the 10 most expensive U.S. cities

 How many veterans have received the Medal of Honor and who are the recipients?

Only 61 living heroes remain among more than 3,500 service members awarded the nation’s highest military honour since 1861.

Five agreements with payments of up to $10,150 that Americans can take advantage of before the end of 2025 – Check if you qualify...

Deadlines are approaching fast—here is how you can check if you qualify for all available checks

Goodbye to the $120 from SNAP’s Summer Bucks 2025 program – This is the October deadline to claim your benefits nationwide

Families have just days left to use or claim the extra $120 per child from the Summer Bucks 2025 program

Gold climbs yet again, but experts warn a fall could be coming

Gold hits record highs as investors seek safety, but analysts warn prices could drop next year if economic conditions change.

Good news for home buyers? Fed could cut interest rates again at end of October

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signals possible interest rate cuts, offering hope for lower mortgage and loan costs by the end of October.

Bad news for food stamp recipients – SNAP faces funds shortfall as shutdown continues

Millions of Americans could see reduced or delayed food stamp benefits if the government shutdown continues into November.

Checks for up to $5,000 on the way as Wells Fargo settles $19.5 million case – These are the bank customers who can apply...

Wells Fargo customers in California could receive checks worth up to $5,000 this month after the bank settled a $19.5 million lawsuit over illegal call recordings.

Checks of up to $5,000 being paid this month in Wells Fargo phone call settlement case

Wells Fargo is sending out payments this month as part of a $19.5 million settlement after a lawsuit claimed the bank illegally recorded phone calls without customer consent.

Good news for some student loan borrowers as forgiveness emails go out from the Department of Education

Borrowers under the Income-Based Repayment plan may see their remaining balances wiped out as the Education Department rolls out new discharges.

Deadline approaching to claim $2,500 from major data breach settlement

Victims of the Landmark Admin data breach have until December 26, 2025, to claim up to $2,500 in compensation for losses.

Bad news for student loan borrowers – government shutdown stalls forgiveness case

Court suspends student loan forgiveness challenge due to government shutdown

Bad news for millions of SNAP Payment recipients – These are the Americans who may lose their Food Stamp payments in November

States warn SNAP recipients: New work rules and eligibility changes take effect this November under the One Big Beautiful Bill

Will military personnel be paid on October 15? Here’s what we know as the U.S. government shutdown continues

Military families worry as shutdown drags on, but officials insist paychecks will be covered on October 15

A Mexican woman returns to her country after decades working in Los Angeles, and Chase Bank cancels her transfer of $27,135.20: “I am very...

After more than 30 years of hard work in Los Angeles, María Hernández returned to Mexico to be with her family. But the money she saved — over $27,000 — is now frozen, leaving her desperate and heartbroken.

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