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Alaska Residents: Do You Qualify for the $1,702 PFD Payment in 2025?

Alaska’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) for 2025 has been set at $1,702 per eligible resident, an increase from last year’s $1,312. This payment, funded by the state’s oil and gas revenue...

Can You Get Food Stamps in 2025 If You Earn $3,000 a Month? Here’s What SNAP Says About Income Limits

As inflation and rising food costs continue to affect household budgets across the country, more Americans are turning to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNA...

Social Security COLA 2026: These States Could Get the Largest Boost

The upcoming Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) announcement is one of the most anticipated events for millions of retirees across the U.S. It determines how much Social Security Administration (SSA) payment...

Americans Could Get Checks Worth Up to $10,150: Here’s How to Claim Yours

Millions of Americans may be owed cash from major companies, but time is running out to file a claim. Several nationwide settlements remain open through the end of 2025, offering eligible consumers...

How to Retire Comfortably on $500,000

Saving up half a million dollars for retirement is a lofty goal, but it can provide a comfortable lifestyle if you plan wisely. With proper budgeting and smart investing, $500,000 can generate enough income to cover your needs in y...

The Financial Reality of Americans in Their 50s: A Growing Concern

A recent survey reveals that nearly 1 in 4 Americans in their 50s have become "involuntary retirees" due to health issues, job loss, or caregiving responsibilities. This statistic highlights a sig...

Rising Costs Are Crushing Retirees: How to Protect Your Finances Now

Retirement should be a time of relaxation, but for many, the harsh reality of skyrocketing living costs is making it anything but. Inflation, shrinking savings, and surging healthcare expenses are squeezi...

Understanding Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP): Pay More? Or Longer? New Student Loan Rules Explained

Starting July 1, 2026, federal student loan borrowers will see big changes to repayment rules under President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill. The law replaces ...

A Matter of Life and Death: President Biden's Plea for Immediate Evacuations Ahead of Category 5 Hurricane Milton

As Hurricane Milton intensifies to a Category 5 storm, President Joe Biden has made a desperate plea for Floridians to evacuate. Here's a recommended artic...