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New rule bars Social Security retirement benefits for Americans lacking 40 work credits, potentially cutting off thousands this year. In a swift policy shift, the federal government announced that any future pension application will be rejected unless the claimant proves at least a decade of covered employment — equal to 40 Social Security work credits. The move … Read more
Millions of two‑dollar bills remain in circulation, but savvy collectors will pay five figures for the rarest—sometimes as much as $20,000 for a single pristine note. Anyone with an old wallet, a forgotten lockbox, or a parent’s dresser drawer could hit the mini‑lottery. Why? Because the small details on a humble $2 bill can turn … Read more
Lawmakers weigh a $6,000 bonus deduction and a disputed SALT cap as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Senate is fine‑tuning its version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and millions of retirees are watching closely. The chamber’s draft would boost the temporary senior deduction to $6,000—up from the House’s $4,000—while freezing the state‑and‑local tax (SALT) cap at $10,000. If … Read more
The sudden fall‑out raises privacy alarms and clouds the future of 73 million monthly payments. A surprise resignation at the Social Security Administration (SSA) lays bare a dispute over granting Elon Musk’s advisers access to confidential beneficiary files, raising fresh questions about who controls America’s most sensitive retirement data. The abrupt exit of acting commissioner Michelle … Read more
A looming shortfall threatens the checks of 70 million recipients; Congress holds the keys to a fix. Social Security’s latest trustees report warns that, absent action, the program’s main trust fund will run dry in 2035, forcing automatic cuts that would trim monthly benefits to roughly 80 percent of today’s promised amounts. That prospect matters to everyone … Read more
California’s July 1, 2025 rulebook ushers in big shifts for schools, apps, housing and healthFrom drug‑tested bus drivers to one‑click subscription cancellation, dozens of statutes hit the Golden State this summer. On July 1, California activates laws passed during the 2023‑24 session that touch classrooms, delivery platforms, short‑term rentals and more. Miss the fine print and you could … Read more
The Senate has green‑lit the biggest divestiture of federal land in modern U.S. history, ordering the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service to auction up to 104.4 million hectares across 11 western states. Lawmakers say the revenue—an estimated $29 billion between 2025 and 2034—will help fund promised tax cuts and speed new housing construction. … Read more
Apple confirms its overhauled voice assistant needs a new architecture, leaving iPhone owners waiting longer than expected. Apple fans counting on a smarter Siri will have to wait. The company has admitted that the “Apple Intelligence” refresh, first teased at WWDC 2024 and penciled in for late 2025, will not be ready until sometime in … Read more
Millions who thought 65 was the magic number now face a new timetable for claiming their full benefit. Turning 65 is no longer the golden ticket to a 100 percent Social Security check. Starting July 2025, the year you were born—not just your age—sets the pace for full benefits and could even affect the size of the … Read more
Motorists now face up to $10,000 in fines and potentially a decade behind bars if caught driving while intoxicated. Texas has raised the stakes for anyone who chooses to drive after drinking or using drugs. The new rules take aim at repeat offenders, under‑21 motorists, and anyone endangering children on Lone Star roads—all while promising … Read more
Beginning this week, international students and exchange visitors face a new hurdle: every F, M, and J applicant must set social media accounts to “public” and list every handle from the last five years. Foreign students eyeing American campuses will find the visa interview a lot more personal. Consular officers will still review passports, transcripts, and bank … Read more
Disney confirms the permanent closure of three Magic Kingdom touchstones, clearing space for a Pixar‑themed Piston Peak National Park and a rumored Villains Land. Walt Disney World’s Magic Kingdom is about to lose three of its calmest corners. On July 7, the legendary Liberty Square Riverboat, Tom Sawyer Island, and the surrounding Rivers of America waterway will sail, raft, and ripple for … Read more
Up to $292 in Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will land on Electronic Benefit Transfer cards between June 22 and June 28, closing out June payments for nine states and Puerto Rico. June’s last round of food‑stamp money is almost here. Recipients in Alabama, Delaware, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Puerto Rico, and other participating areas have just … Read more
From Massachusetts’ $823 weekly cap to Mississippi’s $235, here’s what jobless workers need to know about eligibility, paperwork and timelines this year. In 2025, unemployment insurance—funded jointly by states and the federal government—remains the safety net for workers who lose their jobs through no fault of their own. Rules are set in Washington, but every … Read more
The Cincinnati‑based grocer says the closures—about 5 percent of its footprint—will free up cash to upgrade surviving stores amid a tough retail climate. Kroger will close 60 supermarkets over the next year and a half, trimming roughly one in twenty of its 1,239 U.S. locations. The decision, announced alongside first‑quarter earnings, follows a $100 million impairment charge … Read more
Millions of low‑income households can stretch their grocery dollars this June, July, and August thanks to higher SNAP allotments and the return of SUN Bucks. Together, the programs may deliver as much as $656 to a family of two—and even more to larger households—right when kids are home and food bills spike. The USDA now sets … Read more
New projections show the program could pay only 78 percent of promised benefits within nine years—leaving millions to fill a painful income gap. The Social Security Board of Trustees’ 2025 report lands like a thunderclap: by 2034, the combined Old‑Age and Disability Insurance trust funds will hit zero. After that, incoming payroll taxes would cover roughly … Read more
Rising living costs make missed student‑loan payments riskier than ever, and the government can now dock up to 15 percent of your take‑home pay without a court hearing. What can borrowers do to stay solvent? If you fall behind on federal student loans, the Department of Education can launch Administrative Wage Garnishment (AWG) after giving just … Read more
Checks are already on the way, giving Georgians a welcome cushion against rising prices. Roughly 4.4 million Georgia taxpayers will soon see a little extra in their wallets. A fresh round of one‑time rebates—signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp on April 15—funnels part of the state’s historic $16.5 billion surplus straight to the households that generated it. If … Read more
Millions of retirees may see only a slight bump in monthly checks next year, and some advocates warn it still won’t keep pace with rising prices. A preliminary forecast from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) pegs the 2026 cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) at 2.5 percent, nudging up from last month’s 2.4 percent outlook. If the projection holds, the … Read more