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New round of $1,702 “permanent” stimulus checks coming to your account if you live in this state – Check to see if yours is...
Alaska residents could receive a $1,702 payment in July through the state’s Permanent Fund Dividend—see if you’re eligible and when to expect your money.
What is 18F, the technology division that helped create the IRS’s free Direct File tax filing service and that Elon Musk has eliminated
18F which was founded to help create the IRS’s free Direct File tax filing service has been deleted by Elon Musk.
Thousands of Bay Area residents could receive cash payments from a $228.5 million health insurance settlement – Here’s what you need to claim your...
Bay Area residents who paid insurance premiums between 2011 and 2021 may be eligible for a cash payout. Here’s how to find out if you qualify and claim your share.
Not the COLA Adjustment – Here are Social Security’s tricks to boost your income by more than $24,000 a year with SSA checks
Boost your benefits beyond the yearly COLA — these three strategies could add thousands to your Social Security income.
Widow loses $213,000 in Social Security benefits after husband dies – Here’s the unfamiliar rule that caused her to lose the money
A costly misunderstanding of survivor benefits leaves a widow short by over $200,000 — here’s how to avoid the same mistake.
Historic U.S. tax relief of up to $10,900 – Families could receive thousands of additional dollars this year in unprecedented change in Congress
Middle-Class families may get as much as $10,900 more this year through tax relief signed by Trump
Millions of Americans will receive the STAR check this summer – You will receive up to $1,500 depending on where you live in New...
New York’s school tax relief program sends big refunds to homeowners—find out when and how much you will get
How many trade deal has Trump done since his ‘Liberation Day’ announcement on tariffs
Despite claiming 200 trade deals, Trump has officially completed only three as countries race to avoid steep tariffs by August 1.
Get Your Money Back Act’ aims to save IRS Direct File tax filing program
New bill aims to protect and expand free IRS tax filing tool amid pushback from Congress and the private tax prep industry.
This one simple trick makes shopping at Aldi so much easier.
Skip the quarter hunt—This Clever Keychain hack makes Aldi cart access quick and hassle-free
Not $1 million nor $2 million; The magic number for a comfortable retirement every American should know
Americans say $1.26 million is the new target for a comfortable retirement—but is that number really enough for you?
What is the Trump Account for children? How much can family put into the account?
A $1,000 head start for newborns sounds great, but experts say this new savings account may not be worth extra contributions.
MARS refuses to follow major initiative from RFK Jr’s Make America Healthy Again
Why the candy giant is saying “not yet” to banning synthetic food dyes in the U.S.
Big news for Buc-ee’s with its first store in Virginia – This will be the new Rockingham County location that thousands of fans will...
Buc-ee’s opens its first Virginia store in Mount Crawford, drawing devoted fans from hundreds of miles away.
Americans to receive refunds for $126 million Fortnite deal – Just fill out form due July 9 to cash precious check
Millions of Fortnite players may be owed cash refunds—file your claim by July 9 to get paid.
It’s not the COLA adjustment but millions of Americans are receiving additional Social Security payments – More than $17 billion in extra monthly checks
Social Security payments boosted by $17 billion as new law reverses decades-old cuts for public sector retirees.
Target staff upset as Circle Week gets moved, blame Amazon, Prime Days and Jeff Bezos
Employees say last-minute schedule change to compete with Prime Day left stores overwhelmed and unprepared.
Not California, not Florida and certainly not Texas – These are the states where SNAP payment restrictions will be applied to EBT cards
New SNAP rules coming: These states plan to limit what you can buy with EBT cards.
Nissan, Ford, Chevrolet among among over 750,000 vehicles recalled – These are the models and model years affected by the recall
Is your car on the list? Check these recalled models for engine and camera issues.
Woman wins $13,000 at New York casino, ends up paying $11,600 in taxes and debts: “The machine started beeping”
From jackpot to letdown: How one casino win turned into a costly surprise.
Here’s how you can donate to help Central Texas flood recovery – Check out all the ways to give money to those affected by...
Ways you can lend a hand to families affected by the Texas floods.
Good news for older tax payers: the one, big, beautiful bill introduces bonus tax deduction
Seniors 65 and older could see major tax savings in 2025 thanks to a new $6,000 bonus deduction under Trump’s latest tax law.
What’s the difference between a Form W-2 and a Form 1099-MISC or Form 1099-NEC?
Understanding the key differences between employee and independent contractor tax forms
A couple mistakenly overpays $30,000 in taxes, the IRS reclaims the money and they end up with a penalty of hundreds of dollars
A simple check-writing error led to bounced payments, late fees, and hours of frustration with no answers
Goodbye to these Costco products immediately – Here’s the alert with the items that should not be consumed and should be recalled in July
Costco issues urgent product recalls this July—here’s what to stop using immediately and how to return it safely.