Economy Goodbye to the IRS Direct File in the US—the free system is disappearing, and millions will have to adapt to the new way of filing taxes December 11, 2025
Economy Don’t turn up the thermostat—this simple change to your boiler can save you hundreds of dollars in winter November 15, 2025
Economy It’s official—more than 600,000 Americans will receive $1,000 payments from the Alaska Permanent Fund November 14, 2025
Economy Confirmed—in 2026, Social Security rules will change, and you will be able to earn more money without losing your benefits November 14, 2025
Economy It’s official—Social Security payments are increasing in 2026 — how to ensure you receive your update before anyone else November 13, 2025
Economy Good news for retirees – government reverses course and will allow some beneficiaries to continue receiving Social Security checks November 13, 2025
Economy $200 hike in pensions – Congress considers plan to raise retirement and veterans’ payments through July 2026 November 13, 2025
Economy California couple spends $5,000 a month to support their 27-year-old daughter who moved back home – we didn’t see that coming November 12, 2025
Economy It’s official—Costco launches its most anticipated promotion of the year: membership + $60 digital gift card to spend on your purchases November 11, 2025
Economy Confirmed – US government offers up to $2,000 to those who replace their water heater before December 31 – here’s how to apply November 11, 2025
Economy Confirmed—the 2.8% COLA increase arrives on December 31 for SSI recipients—and here’s how your payments will change in 2026 November 11, 2025
Economy New York Governor Kathy Hochul launches the “BABY Benefit” with payments of $1,800 to new parents in 2026 – these are the requirements November 10, 2025
Economy Confirmed—California families will receive up to $8,700 in stimulus checks thanks to the Family First program November 10, 2025
Economy It’s official—the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend Program will distribute $1,000 per person thanks to oil revenues November 10, 2025
Economy It’s official—Ford’s CEO revives Henry Ford’s strategy and raises wages to rescue the working class November 9, 2025
Economy Confirmed—delinquencies on subprime auto loans exceed levels seen in the last three recessions, according to Fitch Ratings November 9, 2025
Economy Goodbye to the penny—Kroger, Kwik Trip, and Sheetz announce new payment rules before the penny disappears November 9, 2025
Economy Confirmed—this old $100 bill is the most expensive in U.S. history—worth over $2 million November 8, 2025
Economy Facebook and AARP to pay $12.5 million for sharing user data – claim up to $237 by this deadline November 8, 2025
Economy Confirmed—automatic payments of $1,000 will arrive in Alaska residents’ bank accounts on November 20 November 7, 2025
Economy The discovery that alarms millions—the USDA confirms partial payments of 50% on EBT cards due to the government crisis November 7, 2025
Economy It’s official—California pays $725 per month to 200 families in the FFESP program to reduce child poverty—here are the requirements November 6, 2025
Economy Confirmed—millions of Americans will receive up to $4,000 in November for Social Security and SSDI payments—here are the exact dates November 6, 2025
