As child care costs continue to soar, New York State is stepping up to support new parents. The Birth Allowance for Beginning Year (BABY) Benefit will offer a one-time, $1,800 check to financially vulnerable families who welcome a new Continue reading
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Social Security Alert- OASI Fund Depletion By 2033—Retirees & Disabled Could Face 20% Cuts
A 2025 report from the Social Security Board of Trustees delivers a stark warning: the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust Fund is projected to be depleted by 2033, raising concerns about reduced Social Security payments for retirees and disabled Continue reading
State Pensioners Warned – HMRC National Insurance Error Could Cost You £340 A Year
Thousands of state pensioners and self-employed workers in the UK are being urged to check their National Insurance (NI) records after reports emerged that HMRC has wrongly refunded Class 2 National Insurance contributions (NICs). This error could cost individuals up to £340 a Continue reading
HMRC Addresses £1,000 Purchase Reporting Claims Ahead of 2026 Changes
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a formal statement following widespread social media claims that all purchases over £1,000 will be “automatically reported” to the tax authorities from 1 January 2026. Posts circulating on Facebook and TikTok, some with hundreds of Continue reading
Free Bus Pass After DWP Reforms- Who Can Still Get One In 2025?
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently rolled out changes to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) eligibility, sparking concerns about access to free bus passes across the UK. However, many disabled individuals, older citizens, and others still remain eligible for concessionary travel schemes despite Continue reading
SSDI August 2025 Payments Begin In 10 Days – Full Schedule, Payment Amounts, And What To Expect
expenses. These monthly benefits, managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA), provide financial assistance to individuals diagnosed with medical conditions expected to last at least a year or result in death. In August 2025, the SSA will Continue reading
£400 Bonus Payments Coming In 2025 For UK Families – Check If You Qualify And When You’ll Be Paid
As the cost of living crisis continues into 2025, the UK government has announced £400 bonus payments for eligible families to help offset rising expenses. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to provide financial relief to households hardest hit Continue reading
Social Security August 2025 Payment Schedule – See When Your Check Arrives
Millions of Americans rely on Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits each month to help with essential expenses. For August 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) follows its usual schedule, but some beneficiaries may notice changes in payment amounts due Continue reading
UK £200 Household Support Fund In August 2025 – Who Can Apply And How To Get It
As the cost of living crisis continues to challenge families across the UK, the government has extended the Household Support Fund £200 August 2025 to provide urgent financial relief. This short-term support aims to help low-income households Continue reading