In a significant policy update, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has confirmed its plan to extend eligibility for the PCAFC to “legacy” participants and applicants until September 30, 2028. The extension will ensure that an estimated 15,000 families continue to receive uninterrupted benefits as the department finalizes broader program reforms. Extension Aims to … Read more
In the aftermath of the passage of President Donald Trump’s wide-ranging economic legislation, dubbed his “big, beautiful bill,” Americans are trying to make sense of how the nearly 900-page law will impact their daily lives. The bill introduces sweeping reforms that touch everything from Social Security taxes and nutrition assistance to how families can use … Read more
Millions of Americans depend on Social Security as their only or primary source of income in retirement. For people like 68-year-old Cyndi Greening from northern Wisconsin, the monthly benefit is not just financial support; it’s a lifeline. Greening, a retired professor, relies entirely on her Social Security check, just like her mother did before her. … Read more
New York State has launched a major financial relief initiative to support households struggling with rising costs. Through the School Tax Relief (STAR) program, eligible residents will receive payments ranging from \$350 to \$1,500, depending on income level, property category, and age. Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that more than 2 million New Yorkers are expected … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has made substantial progress in enhancing its customer service operations, responding to record-high transaction volumes with improved efficiency and faster delivery. From significantly reducing phone wait times to processing millions of payments ahead of schedule, the agency is showing clear signs of operational turnaround under its new leadership. These changes … Read more
Cash App, a popular mobile payment service operated by Block Inc., is facing legal consequences for allegedly sending unsolicited referral text messages to individuals without prior consent. The company has agreed to a \$12.5 million settlement in response to a class action lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington. … Read more
A proposed \$425 million settlement has been introduced in the case In re: Capital One 360 Savings Account Interest Rate Litigation, No. 1:24-md-03111-DJN (E.D. Va.). The agreement seeks to resolve claims that Capital One failed to properly raise interest rates on its 360 Savings accounts after launching the newer 360 Performance Savings account in 2019. … Read more
In a significant move to bridge a long-standing policy gap, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a temporary expansion of burial benefits for eligible Veterans who pass away at home while receiving VA-funded hospice care. This change, implemented under the provisions of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement … Read more
Poppi a popular prebiotic soda brand, has agreed to a nationwide \$8.9 million class action settlement following allegations that its health marketing claims were misleading. Consumers across the United States who purchased Poppi sodas between January 2020 and July 18, 2025, may now be eligible to file claims for partial refunds. The lawsuit alleged that … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that millions of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will receive two payments in August 2025 because of a calendar adjustment. This is not an additional or bonus payment. Instead, it is the result of September 1, 2025, falling on Labor Day, a federal holiday. To ensure timely access … Read more