Student Loan 'On-Ramp' 2023: Navigating the Path to Financial Stability
Federal student loan payments are set to resume in October, but a 12-month "on-ramp" offers a safety net for borrowers who may find it challenging to make payments. While this on-ramp won't ...
New Benefits Program Offering $725 Monthly Support to Low-Income Families
In Sacramento County, California, a new program called the Sacramento Family First (FFESP) is set to help many families in need. Starting in June, the FFESP will give $725 every month to some of the fam...
Tax Cuts and Stimulus Checks: Over 8 Million Americans to Benefit
Inflation has made life more expensive for many people, but there’s good news for New Yorkers. The governor of New York has announced a new economic plan for 2026. This plan includes tax cuts and sti...
Three States Offering Stimulus Payments in 2025
Even though the days of federal stimulus checks seem to be over, some U.S. states are stepping up to provide their residents with financial relief in 2025. These measures are intended to help people cope with the ongoing issue...
Payments with Extra Boost for Early May Retirees
Good news for retirees in the United States who celebrate their birthdays early in the month! If you were born between the 1st and 10th and began receiving Social Security benefits after May 1997, mark your calendar for May 1...
Big Changes in Returns: Walmart and Amazon Are Letting You Keep Items and Get Refunds
Major retailers like Walmart and Amazon are changing how returns work. Many shoppers are now discovering that they can get a refund without having to send the item back. While this may ...
Are Medical Expenses Tax-Deductible?
Medical bills can be tough to deal with, but they might help save you money at tax time. Some medical expenses are tax-deductible, but there are conditions to meet. You can only deduct medical costs if you choose to itemize deductions on...
$1,312 Stimulus Checks Going Out to Eligible Alaskans
Residents of Alaska have something to look forward to. Some are receiving a $1,312 stimulus check, known as the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), this April. While most of these payments were already sent out last Octobe...
Don't Miss Out on Your Tax Refund: How to Stay on the Right Side of the IRS
In the United States, once you start earning money, paying the IRS becomes part of your life. This makes the Tax Season a key period for everyone, including those who receive Social Security checks....
Top High-Yield Savings Account Rates - April 5, 2025
As of April 5, 2025, some of the best high-yield savings accounts offer an incredible interest rate of up to 4.50% annually. This means, by simply keeping your money in one of these accounts, you earn more on y...