Alaska residents received a $1,702 PFD check in 2024, combining the annual dividend and an energy relief payment. Learn who qualified, how payments were made, and why the amount dropped to $1,000 for 2025.
AT&T customers affected by the 2024 data breaches may qualify for payments from a $177 million class action settlement. Eligible users can claim up to $7,500 by submitting valid claims before the November 18, 2025 deadline.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has secured a $2.5 billion settlement with Amazon over alleged deceptive Prime enrollment and cancellation practices. This landmark action includes $1.5 billion set aside for customer refunds, affecting millions of U.S. users enrolled between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025. Eligible consumers could receive up to $51 through automatic or claim-based refunds, depending on their account activity and usage of Prime benefits.
Lawmakers are considering raising the Social Security retirement age beyond 67 to prevent the program’s trust fund from running dry by 2033. The proposal could delay full benefits for millions of future retirees as officials debate ways to keep Social Security solvent without cutting payments outright.
“Farewell to Social Security” captures the reality facing millions of Americans during the federal shutdown. Offices are closed, appeals halted, and the 2026 COLA announcement delayed as key federal operations grind to a halt.
The Social Security Administration has reversed its plan to end paper checks by September 30, 2025. While electronic payments remain the standard, paper checks will still be available for beneficiaries who lack digital access. This change comes after public backlash and concerns over vulnerable Americans being excluded.
Millions of Americans may not receive their SNAP food benefits in November as the federal government shutdown continues. USDA has confirmed that funds are running out and states have been told to halt processing new benefits, putting over 42 million people at risk of missing critical grocery assistance next month.
