Millions of Americans will see bigger Social Security checks in 2025, thanks to an increase in benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), raising the average monthly retirement payment to around $1,919. If you’re a Social Security beneficiary, you might be wondering when your payment will arrive and if…
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits each month, and February 2025 is no different. If you’re wondering when your payment will arrive, the Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a set schedule based on your birth date. Here’s everything you need to know. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Payments For those receiving Supplemental Security Income…
As the new year kicks off, millions of Americans relying on Unemployment Insurance (UI) benefits are closely watching their direct deposits. If you’re one of them, here’s what you need to know about when your payments will arrive and whether the holiday season could cause delays. When Will You Receive Your Payment? For those receiving…
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ruled that Block, Inc.—the company behind Cash App—must refund up to $120 million to customers due to issues with fraud disputes and poor customer support. The financial watchdog found that Cash App failed to properly investigate unauthorized transactions and misled users about their rights. As a result, millions…
Good news for homeowners in Montana! If you owned and lived in your home last year, you might be eligible for a $675 property tax rebate. This financial relief is part of Montana’s effort to ease the burden of rising property taxes, and checks are rolling out in February 2025. Who Qualifies for the $675…
Millions of Americans on Medicare are set to receive significant financial relief in 2025, thanks to new cost-saving measures and benefit enhancements. If you’re a Medicare beneficiary, here’s what you need to know about the changes that could help you save money on healthcare and prescription drugs this year. Medicare Part B Costs Are Increasing…
Good news for millions of retirees! Social Security benefits are set to increase by 2.5% in 2025, giving recipients a little extra cash to help cover rising living expenses. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will take effect in January 2025, with some Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients seeing their first increased payment as early as December…
Millions of Americans will soon receive an unexpected financial boost, as the IRS rolls out a new round of automatic stimulus payments. These checks, worth up to $1,400, are being sent to individuals who were eligible for previous stimulus payments but never received them. The IRS has identified nearly one million taxpayers who either left…
If you’re considering claiming Social Security benefits at age 62, time is running out. Retirees who qualify for the maximum early retirement benefit of $2,831 per month have only seven days left to apply and receive their payment in the upcoming February cycle. This payment is part of the 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA),…
For millions of retirees, Social Security is a lifeline, providing essential income during retirement. However, many don’t realize that where they live can impact how much they actually receive each month. While the federal government taxes Social Security benefits for certain income levels, some states impose their own additional taxes—taking an even bigger cut from…