Bigger checks, strict dates, and what every retiree should know before Wednesday arrives. If your birthday falls between July 1 and July 10, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is lining up your July payment for Wednesday, July 9, 2025. Thanks to this year’s 2.5 percent cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA), the deposit will look a little healthier—yet there are caps and deadlines … Read more
Thousands of former and current employees—and even some loyal customers—could soon receive cash and credit‑monitoring services after the food‑distribution giant settled a class action tied to last year’s cyberattack. Sysco’s 2023 breach exposed personal data and sent recipients scrambling to guard against fraud. Now, under a settlement filed in federal court, the company has set … Read more
The full retirement age edges higher again, reshaping timelines, benefit amounts, and the way millions of Americans map out their golden years. For workers born in 1959, the finish line just moved—full retirement age (FRA) climbs to 66 years and 10 months on Jan. 1, 2025. Anyone born in 1960 or later still faces the 67‑year mark, yet even that number … Read more
New York will soon send “inflation refund” checks—worth $150 to $400—to taxpayers who filed a 2023 state return, giving households a timely boost without any extra paperwork. The payments, funded through the 2025‑2026 budget and overseen by the Department of Taxation and Finance, will arrive by mail starting this autumn. Officials estimate over eight million families, especially in … Read more
In brief, a worker earning the 2022 median household income of $74,580 would see about $1,869 a month by filing at age 62, yet that figure can climb above $3,000 by waiting until 70. Social Security remains the financial anchor for millions of middle‑income households. But relying on it alone could strain a budget, especially when one in five … Read more
With markets on edge and wars simmering, three of Europe’s largest economies are asking the Federal Reserve for something simple yet symbolic—give us our bullion, now. Washington has stored thousands of metric tons of European gold since the Cold War. Today, Berlin, Paris and Amsterdam say the geopolitical weather has changed and so must the metal’s … Read more
When Jamie discovered his 72‑year‑old mom owed six figures, he feared the worst — but experts say there’s still a roadmap to relief. Jamie’s mother, a retired receptionist, recently admitted she carries $150,000 on a handful of high‑interest cards. With no savings and a monthly Social Security check of roughly $1,950, she’s falling further behind … Read more
The squeeze is real: A 79‑year‑old couple living on a combined $2,000 Social Security check and $50,000 in savings faces average annual household costs topping $53,000, according to 2022 Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Can they avoid draining their nest egg? Below are practical moves—many you could try today. Why let equity sit idle? Selling … Read more
Congress weighs wider relief for retirees even as a handful of states keep levies in place. Millions of Social Security recipients may soon pay less to the IRS, yet state tax bills could still bite. Lawmakers are debating the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which cleared the House by a single vote and now faces the Senate’s gavel. Its … Read more
Millions of future retirees will find that hitting the magic birthday for 100 percent benefits is shifting again, and the clock is already ticking. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed a new full‑retirement benchmark that starts on January 1, 2026. Anyone born in 1960 or later must now wait a little longer to claim their benefit in full—bad news … Read more
Will your next COLA really cover climbing costs? Advocates say a modest 2.5 percent boost is on the horizon, but cracks in the data‑collection system could trim that raise before it ever reaches your wallet. Millions of retirees count on the annual cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) to keep pace with rising prices. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) … Read more
Millions of low‑income Americans can look forward to a timely boost next month: the Social Security Administration (SSA) has locked in Tuesday, July 1 as pay‑day for the July Supplemental Security Income (SSI) installment, worth up to $967 for single filers. The extra cash matters because SSI is the safety net reserved for people with very limited … Read more
Millions of households have already seen their June benefits, but some Floridians and Texans still have a week to go. Here’s who should mark the calendar — and why a mid‑week Social Security deposit and a fresh $2,000 child tax credit could stretch family budgets even further. The clock is ticking. Eligible Supplemental Nutrition Assistance … Read more
Thousands of data‑breach victims will finally see compensation; the first wave of payments is slated for July 15 2025, with more batches to follow through the fall. Cash App users affected by the 2022 security breach can start celebrating. Court documents made public this week confirm that the first group of approved claimants will receive deposits of … Read more
Good news, Alaska residents: a beefed‑up 2024 Permanent Fund Dividend is on the way, and it is worth roughly $1,702 per person. Payments will arrive in three mid‑summer batches, giving many households an extra boost just as utility bills peak. The program’s value has jumped about 30 percent over last year’s figure. So who gets paid, and when? … Read more
Millions across the South, Midwest, and East Coast could see their EBT cards recharge between June 15 and 28—check your state’s date and digits. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) started June deposits on the first of the month, yet plenty of households are still in line. Depending on where you live—and often on the last digits in … Read more
Federal collections restart means up to 15 percent of monthly benefits could disappear for millions of older borrowers. Older Americans who fell behind on federal student loans are discovering that their hard‑earned Social Security income is suddenly on the line. With the Department of Education restarting involuntary collections this month, borrowers who rely on those benefits … Read more
The Social Security Administration confirms that January 1, 2026 will mark the final stop on the retirement‑age roller coaster, freezing the full retirement age at 67 and closing an era of incremental hikes. Starting in 2026, American workers born in 1960 or later will need to reach age 67 to receive 100 percent of their Social Security benefit. The … Read more
First checks arrive this June for households earning under 200 % of the federal poverty line. Sacramento County’s new Family First Financial Empowerment Program (FFESP) is locking in $725 a month for hundreds of low‑income families, and the money starts flowing in a matter of weeks. Chosen recipients were drawn from an April 14‑27 application pool … Read more
Millions of retirees and disability beneficiaries will receive their money earlier than expected this week, and Florida SNAP users will get new funds right after. Here’s what you need to know in less than five minutes. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that a special payment of retirement, survivor, and disability benefits will be … Read more