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Sacramento, CA – May 7, 2025 - Thousands of low- and middle-income Californians could see $725 stimulus checks hit their bank accounts starting this month as the state rolls out a new financial relief initiative aimed at helping residents…

In a major financial relief initiative, the Franchise Tax Board (FTB) of California has approved a $6,000 annual stimulus package for 2025, translating to $500 in monthly payments for qualified residents. This move is part of a broader…

Thousands of Alaskans are set to receive a welcome financial boost in 2025, as the state has officially approved a $3,200 stimulus payment through the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program — one of the most generous benefit payments in the…

In a deeply disturbing case, prosecutors allege that a father involved his 11-year-old daughter in a violent home invasion and car theft, raising alarm among child welfare advocates and law enforcement alike. According to court…

If you're on a Medicare Advantage plan or thinking about joining one, here's some news worth paying attention to: in 2026, the government is giving these plans a bigger financial boost than expected. We're talking about a 5.06% increase in…

Waiting on your tax refund can feel like a game of hurry up and wait. If you’re expecting yours to come between May 5 and May 11, 2025, it’s helpful to know exactly when to expect it—and why certain people get theirs sooner than others.…

If you're a veteran with a 60% VA disability rating and no dependents, you're probably wondering, "How much should I be getting each month?" With bills piling up and prices going nowhere but up, knowing the exact amount helps a lot when…

If you're living in New York and feeling like your paycheck just doesn’t stretch as far as it used to, you’re definitely not alone. Groceries are more expensive, rent keeps going up, and it feels like everything costs more these days. The…

If you count on SNAP to help feed your family, you probably already know how important it is to keep track of when that money hits your account. In Texas, SNAP benefits don’t come all at once—they’re rolled out in waves throughout the first…

So, if you’ve got student loans in default, you’ve probably noticed that things have shifted now that debt collection is back. After the COVID-related pause, the government has started collecting again as of May 2025. If you’re one of the…