Macy’s announces another round of store closures across multiple U.S. regions

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The department store icon looks to streamline operations and focus on its most profitable locations. Macy’s has confirmed a new phase of nationwide store closures, affecting numerous employees and communities. These moves come as the retailer adapts to changing consumer habits, the popularity of online shopping, and a broader recalibration of physical retail’s role in … Read more

Goodbye to Child Tax Credit phone verification: New April rules demand online or in-person ID checks

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Families claiming the Child Tax Credit must prepare for a change this month: the Social Security Administration will now require stricter identity verification. This shift could affect how fast you receive your payment, so let’s break down what you need to know. April has always signaled tax season and a flurry of paperwork. However, parents … Read more

Don’t miss your last chance to get a $1,400 stimulus check: April 2025 deadline

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Millions Can Still File for the 2021 COVID-19 Relief Payment Before Time Runs Out. Over a million Americans could still claim $1,400 from the third-round stimulus checks passed under the 2021 American Rescue Plan. The key is to file a 2021 tax return by April 15, 2025—after that, any unclaimed money goes straight to the … Read more

New identity verification in April 2025: What Social Security recipients should know

Close-up of a hand holding a Social Security card, illustrating new identity verification requirements in April 2025

Stricter Rules, Fewer Options: Will This Affect Your Payments? Beginning in April, Social Security beneficiaries who can’t verify their identity online will need to visit a local office. Many worry about the impact of simultaneous staffing cuts at the Social Security Administration (SSA). Contrary to rumors, not everyone must rush to an SSA office. New … Read more

Sensational $121 million Lincoln Wheat Penny? Experts say it’s just a rumor

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Some online claims allege a single Wheat Penny could fetch $121 million, but specialists warn there’s no evidence of such sky-high figures. Every coin collector has dreamed of stumbling upon a priceless penny. Lately, bold headlines have suggested a Lincoln Wheat Penny is worth $121 million—an astonishing sum that has sparked curiosity across the United … Read more

Bank of America continues closure wave in 2025: What it means for your local branch

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Bank of America, the second largest bank in the U.S., is pressing on with branch closures well beyond March 2025. Many communities fear losing face-to-face service, while employees wonder about their job security. After closing five branches at the start of March, Bank of America has announced additional shutdowns in numerous states. This plan, which … Read more

New $6,000 Stimulus Checks in 2025: Who Qualifies and When Are Payments Made?

Man in a suit with U.S. Treasury check, symbolizing 2025’s $6,000 stimulus payments

Who Qualifies and How to Apply for This Federal Aid. The U.S. government has introduced a new initiative offering $6,000 in total stimulus funds to help low-income households recover from the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike previous one-time checks, this program provides $500 every month until March 2025, aiming to curb poverty levels … Read more