2.5% COLA Increase and WEP/GPO Repeal Could Boost Your Monthly Payments Millions of Americans receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) will see their benefits rise in 2025 thanks to a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). But the bigger story is the repeal of two controversial provisions – the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset … Read more
Tech Billionaire Promises Increased Benefits Through Government Efficiency—But Offers No Details In a controversial Fox News interview, Elon Musk asserted that his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)—a Trump-aligned initiative criticized for mass federal layoffs—would help Social Security beneficiaries “receive more money.” However, he provided no concrete explanation for how this would happen. Key Claims From Musk’s Interview ✔ “Legitimate Social Security … Read more
Deepening Divide: Legal Industry Faces Unprecedented Pressure as White House Withholds Contracts The U.S. legal industry is embroiled in a growing controversy as the Trump administration takes aggressive action against prominent law firms, revoking security clearances and threatening government contracts for those employing lawyers who have opposed the president. The moves have sparked accusations of … Read more
The Former U.S. president responds to Iranian drone strikes that kill Ukrainians Donald Trump, the former president of the United States Donald Trump issued a strong warning to Iran regarding its sale to Russia of attack drones that are used daily to kill Ukrainian citizens. Trump has acknowledged in recent remarks the effectiveness of Iranian drones, and warned that severe consequences … Read more
Government Announces £250 Cost of Living Support for Struggling Households The UK government has introduced a new £250 Cost of Living Payment to help vulnerable families cope with rising inflation and energy costs. This one-time payment, set for distribution in April 2025, aims to provide immediate financial relief to eligible citizens. Here’s everything you need to know about eligibility, … Read more
Rare coin collecting is full of fascinating discoveries, but few are as exciting as the $140,000 Lincoln Wheat Penny. This mysterious penny has captured the attention of numismatists and collectors worldwide. Surprisingly, you might find one of these valuable coins hidden in your pocket change or old coin collection—potentially making you rich overnight. What Makes the … Read more
This guide will help you learn who may be affected, what to do to avoid disruptions, and how to protect your benefits. This essential guide will help you understand who might be affected, how to prevent disruptions and protect your monthly benefits. Update for April 2025 SSDI: As April 2025 nears, Social Security Disability Insurance recipients prepare themselves to face … Read more
Washington, D.C. A new wave of financial policy enforcement is sweeping across the U.S. banking industry, with Bank of America publicly announcing it will begin closing accounts classified as inactive or abandoned a move echoed by other major institutions including Wells Fargo, JPMorgan Chase, Citibank, and regional banks nationwide. The announcement, which was published on … Read more
$5,000 ‘Doge Refund Checks’ and $715 Savings Per Taxpayer: Major Stimulus Developments Unfold Washington, D.C. Americans may soon see financial relief in the form of so-called “Doge Refund Checks,” with amounts potentially reaching up to $5,000 per person, according to recent announcements from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new federal initiative supported by … Read more
SSA moves to full recovery of overpayments. This policy applies to all overpayments occurring after March 27th, 2025. The agency previously applied a 10 percent withholding on overpayments. Social Security officials wave back some plans to conduct in-person verification Social Security Administration revises proposed changes which would have forced some recipients to show their ID in … Read more