Consumers affected by the recent Capital One data breach have a limited window to secure their portion of a $425 million settlement. The settlement stems from a 2019 breach that compromised the personal information of over 100 million customers and applicants. As part of the resolution, eligible individuals can submit claims to receive a cash […]

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced that the upcoming $4,196 disability payment is scheduled for issuance in October 2025. This payment continues the VA’s commitment to providing ongoing support to eligible veterans and their families. Veterans who qualify for disability benefits will see this amount reflected in their bank accounts during the scheduled […]

Amid growing concerns over the nation’s fiscal health, the proposed legislation dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill” has sparked controversy by potentially increasing the federal deficit by approximately $3.4 trillion over the next decade. Critics argue that the bill’s expansive scope and generous spending provisions risk exacerbating the nation’s debt burden, while proponents claim it […]

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as food stamps, is set to undergo significant changes as federal authorities plan to end the current emergency benefits at the close of October. The overhaul, announced earlier this year, aims to shift from expanded support measures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic to a more traditional framework. […]

Recent updates from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) have clarified the reporting thresholds for third-party payment processors, notably impacting small-scale side hustlers and gig economy workers. Under new guidelines, businesses and individuals using platforms like PayPal, Venmo, or Square are only required to report payments via Form 1099-K if their gross payments exceed $20,000 annually […]

Florida’s recent increase in the minimum wage to $14 an hour marks a significant shift in the state’s labor landscape, promising meaningful financial gains for thousands of full-time workers. Effective as of September 2023, this adjustment raises the annual income of a full-time employee working 40 hours per week by approximately $2,080. This move aligns […]