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
Millions of taxpayers who file by April 15 may receive extra funds, including late 2021 stimulus payments. The 2025 tax season is moving fast, but it’s not too late to secure your IRS refund—and possibly a pending stimulus check. Over 70 million people had already filed as of mid-March, yet a significant number still need … Read more
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
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
Almost 200,000 cans of Good & Gather green beans recalled: Here’s what you need to know A large-scale recall is underway after Del Monte Foods, Inc. voluntarily recalled 8,242 cases (197,808 cans) of its Good & Gather cut green beans, a Target exclusive brand, due to the risk of foreign object contamination. The US Food … Read more
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, 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
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