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Tax Refunds 2025: Amounts Increase Compared to 2024, Billions of Dollars Delivered

Tax Refunds 2025: Amounts Increase Compared to 2024, Billions of Dollars Delivered

The deadline for most American taxpayers to file their tax returns is April 15. Most of them are keeping track of the status of ...

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Why Your Next SSI Payment Is in April and What Happened in March

Why Your Next SSI Payment Is in April and What Happened in March

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program in the United States that helps people with limited financial resources, such as seniors, people with ...

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SNAP Recipients Report “Significant” Cuts in Food Benefits: What Trump Says About It

SNAP Recipients Report “Significant” Cuts in Food Benefits: What Trump Says About It

In Virginia, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients report “significant” decreases in their monthly allowances. Tamika Spears, a Richmond resident interviewed by a local ...

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DOGE Closes 47 Social Security Locations: Offices Expected to Shut Down

DOGE Closes 47 Social Security Locations: Offices Expected to Shut Down

In March 2025, social media users reported that Donald Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) would close 47 Social Security Administration (SSA) offices. The ...

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Social Security Announces Major Change for New US Citizens – New Way to Apply for Social Security Card

Social Security Announces Major Change for New US Citizens – New Way to Apply for Social Security Card

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day are observed annually on September 17 in the United States to commemorate the Constitution’s role in shaping American citizenship. ...

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Transgender public school teacher alleges she was forced out due to bullying by pupils and colleagues

Transgender public school teacher alleges she was forced out due to bullying by pupils and colleagues

A transgender public school teacher in New York’s Hudson Valley claims she was taunted by students, misgendered by colleagues, and fired by the administration ...

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Retirees, look on the bright side – there will be an increase in your Social Security check in 2025 – that’s good news

Retirees, look on the bright side – there will be an increase in your Social Security check in 2025 – that’s good news

For those on a fixed income, anticipating how Social Security benefits will change each year can be nerve-racking. The Social Security Administration (SSA) announces ...

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Millions of Social Security Retirees Lose Money – List of Affected States

Millions of Social Security Retirees Lose Money – List of Affected States

When determining your monthly Social Security payment, the most important factors are your retirement age and the amount you contributed during your working years; ...

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The concerning data that Social Security has already made official – Issues with benefits for thousands of Americans

The concerning data that Social Security has already made official – Issues with benefits for thousands of Americans

According to Social Security Commissioner Martin O’Malley, nearly 30,000 Americans died last year while awaiting decisions on their Social Security benefits. During a Senate ...

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Exact amount of the increase in Social Security checks for retirees – Official announcement coming in days

Exact amount of the increase in Social Security checks for retirees – Official announcement coming in days

The Social Security Administration is preparing to announce the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025. The COLA is intended to offset inflation by adjusting monthly ...

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