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As Thanksgiving approaches, millions of Americans are wondering if a $2,000 IRS stimulus check will hit their bank accounts. Posts and videos across social media claim that relief payments will arrive this November — supposedly backed by comments from Donald Trump or linked to new “tariff-funded” or “DOGE Dividend” programs. However, as of November 2025, … Read more
After nearly 20 years of legal disputes, Visa and Mastercard are on the brink of a landmark settlement that could reshape how Americans use their credit cards. The proposed agreement, which addresses long-standing merchant complaints about swipe fees and card acceptance rules, could change both how businesses handle card transactions and how consumers earn rewards. … Read more
As November 2025 begins, social media and online posts are once again filled with claims that the U.S. government will issue new stimulus checks or “IRS direct deposit relief payments.” Some even mention a new “Tariff Dividend” proposed by Donald J. Trump — suggesting that citizens could soon receive direct payments funded by import tariffs. … Read more
In late 2025, millions of Americans — especially older adults — have heard news about a $1,702 stimulus payment supposedly being distributed to all seniors. The story has spread across social media and unofficial news sites, leading to widespread confusion and hope among retirees facing inflation, high healthcare costs, and rising living expenses. However, no … Read more
Amazon has begun issuing refunds to eligible Prime subscribers as part of a $2.5 billion settlement reached with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). According to federal officials, the company started sending automatic digital payments on November 12, with additional disbursements expected through December 24, 2025. The payments stem from an antitrust lawsuit filed in 2023, … Read more
The federal government’s announcement of a $56 average monthly COLA boost for 2026 should have been a reason for celebration among America’s 71 million Social Security beneficiaries. Yet officials and analysts are sounding the alarm. Why? Because the latest 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may not deliver the financial relief many retirees are expecting. Instead, experts … Read more
President Donald Trump has reignited debate in Washington with a proposal to send $2,000 “dividend” payments to Americans, funded entirely by tariff revenues collected from foreign imports. The president’s announcement, made earlier this month on his Truth Social platform, has stirred both excitement and skepticism across the political spectrum. “This will be a dividend for … Read more
For generations, turning 65 has symbolized the long-awaited milestone of retirement in America. It marked the time when workers could step away from their jobs and claim full Social Security benefits. But that era is ending. Beginning January 2026, the full retirement age (FRA)—the age when you can receive 100% of your Social Security benefit—will … Read more
Millions of older Americans may soon see a temporary increase in their Social Security payments—if new legislation from Democratic lawmakers passes. The proposed “Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act” would boost benefits by $200 per month through July 2026, giving seniors and other benefit recipients extra breathing room amid persistent inflation. The bill comes at … Read more
In a move that marks the most comprehensive overhaul of higher education finance in more than two decades, the U.S. Department of Education is preparing to implement major student loan changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). These reforms—effective beginning November 2025—will reshape how over 40 million federal borrowers repay their debt, qualify … Read more