Economy It’s official—the Social Security Administration is redefining who can collect death benefits in the U.S., impacting millions January 2, 2026
Economy It’s official—2026 brings historic increases in retirement accounts and changes that will have a major impact on retirees January 1, 2026
Economy IRS announces higher refunds for the 2026 tax season—how to take advantage of them December 31, 2025
Economy Goodbye to using SNAP as usual in 2026—the program is changing rules, increasing payments, and limiting purchases in several U.S. states December 31, 2025
Economy Confirmed by the Internal Revenue Service—owning a dog, cat, or other animals may reduce your taxes in 2026 in the United States December 30, 2025
Economy Confirmed by the Federal Reserve—the future of the check system is in doubt, changing what you thought you knew about payments in the U.S. December 30, 2025
Economy Goodbye to unexpected energy price hikes in the US—this guide reveals how to save on your gas and electricity bills this season December 29, 2025
Economy Neither 62 nor 65—this is the exact age that Social Security considers “full” and that few Americans know about December 29, 2025
Economy It’s official—the Social Security Administration has set the latest payments for January 2026 in the United States, affecting retirees and pensioners December 29, 2025
Economy It’s official—the latest U.S. economic data confirms inflationary pressure and a cooling labor market, affecting families and businesses alike December 10, 2025
Economy Christmas spending 2025—the 2025 season looks strong, but inflation reveals that we are buying less and paying more, according to Mastercard and the Fed December 10, 2025
Economy Goodbye to low wages in New York—the minimum wage will rise to $17/hour in 2026 in New York City, Long Island, and Westchester County December 10, 2025
Economy It’s official—the Federal Reserve faces a turbulent 2026 as Jerome Powell’s term ends, affecting markets and households in the U.S. December 10, 2025
Economy Bad news—as of September 2025, electric cars will lose the privilege of using HOV lanes alone, but the state will continue to charge them as if they still had it December 9, 2025
Economy The U.S. announces a $12 billion farm assistance package — how the new aid could affect food prices and rural families December 9, 2025
Economy Confirmed by the White House—Trump Accounts will open in 2026, and thanks to Dell, 25 million children will receive a free initial deposit December 8, 2025
Economy Confirmed by the SSA—the Earnings Test redefines what you knew about combining employment and retirement before age 66 and 10 months December 8, 2025
Economy Confirmed—you can now claim up to $8,046 from the IRS if you meet the EITC requirements for 2025 December 8, 2025
Economy It’s official—the 2026 COLA is up 2.8%, and the SSA confirms that only some will receive the increase on December 31 December 7, 2025
Economy It’s official—tips or overtime workers can deduct up to $25,000 and avoid federal taxes according to the IRS December 6, 2025
Economy The IRS confirms that it will not send out $2,000 checks in December, affecting millions who were hoping for economic relief December 6, 2025
Economy It’s official—the IRS introduces tax adjustments that increase benefits for senior taxpayers in the United States December 4, 2025
Economy Goodbye to the total elimination of paper checks—Trump’s US government softens its plan and gives millions of beneficiaries more time December 4, 2025
Economy It’s official—the IRS confirms mandatory electronic refunds in 2026 as new federal deductions increase payments for millions of taxpayers December 4, 2025
Economy Bad news for retirees in the United States—the IRS tightens control over RMDs and sets a strict deadline December 4, 2025
Economy Confirmed by the SSA—here are the retirement, SSDI, SSI, and survivor benefit payments for December before the cost-of-living adjustment December 3, 2025
Economy Confirmed—Donald Trump’s administration orders 42 million U.S. households to reaffirm their right to food subsidies with new mandatory paperwork December 3, 2025
Economy It’s official—millions of Americans will receive much higher refunds thanks to the new tax law signed by Trump December 2, 2025
Economy It’s official—Spokane County waste management system raises prices and adds extra fee to dispose of appliances containing refrigerant December 2, 2025
Economy It’s official—the Trump administration wants millions of SNAP recipients to reapply for benefits due to high rates of “fraud” December 1, 2025
Economy Goodbye to stable bills—new law taking effect January 1st sends utility costs soaring in Ohio’s capital December 1, 2025
