Eligible New Yorkers are set to receive up to $400 in inflation refund checks arriving by mail as part of a state effort to cushion residents against rising living costs. The program, approved by the New York State Legislature and Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to provide direct financial relief to middle- and low-income households facing...

AT&T has announced a $177 million settlement following a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of thousands of customers. As part of the resolution, the telecommunications giant will provide $7,500 in compensation to each affected individual who files a claim. The settlement stems from a class-action lawsuit alleging that AT&T failed to adequately...

More than three million two hundred thousand retirees across the United States are now eligible to receive significant retroactive lump-sum payments following the recent repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). These longstanding Social Security rules previously limited the benefits for millions of public employees, teachers, and federal workers who...

As 2025 approaches, homeowners across the United States face a significant shift in the landscape of residential renewable energy incentives. The federal government’s green energy tax credits, which have historically encouraged the adoption of solar panels, wind turbines, and other sustainable technologies, are set to expire for many programs at the end of next year....

Amid ongoing debates about the scale of former President Donald Trump’s global financial influence, estimates of his international investments have sparked fierce discussion among economists and analysts. Trump’s supporters cite figures suggesting he has committed approximately $17 trillion in global assets and investments, positioning him as a formidable economic figure on the world stage. Critics,...

The looming threat of a government shutdown poses significant implications for Social Security recipients, potentially dividing beneficiaries into two distinct groups based on their application status. While current Social Security beneficiaries are expected to continue receiving their benefits uninterrupted, new applicants could face a complete freeze on processing claims, effectively creating a two-tier system. This...

California and New York are poised to implement significant increases in their minimum wages, with both states targeting a new standard of $16.50 per hour. These moves reflect ongoing efforts to address income inequality and improve living standards amid rising living costs across the country. Scheduled to take effect over the coming months, the wage...

Amid ongoing debates over federal fiscal policy, a proposed legislative package dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” has sparked significant concern among economists and policymakers. Critics warn that if enacted in its current form, the bill could lead to a dramatic increase in the national deficit—potentially adding three point four trillion dollars over the next...

Taxpayers with qualifying children have a valuable opportunity to increase their refunds through the expanded Child Tax Credit introduced in recent tax legislation. Eligible families can now receive up to $1,700 per child, providing significant financial relief for many. This enhancement aims to support households navigating rising living costs and ongoing economic challenges. The credit...

The Social Security Fairness Act 2025 represents a significant shift in the way benefits are calculated and distributed to millions of retirees and disabled individuals across the United States. Proposed legislation aims to eliminate the current earnings test for beneficiaries under full retirement age and address longstanding disparities in how Social Security benefits are taxed...