Ankit Singh 
Los Angeles County is set to launch the most ambitious guaranteed income program in California’s history. Beginning in July 2025, the county will distribute $1,500 per month to 1,000 low-income residents for three full years—providing a significant financial cushion totaling $54 million in direct aid. Funded largely through the American Rescue Plan, this initiative represents … Read more
If you’re still waiting for your IRS refund, time is running out. The final round of refunds is expected to be sent out this June. With many already receiving their payments, those still in limbo must act quickly to avoid missing out. Whether it’s due to identity verification or filing errors, understanding the delay—and what … Read more
As millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits to cover essentials like rent, groceries, and healthcare, any disruption to this critical income stream can be nerve-wracking. Recently, concerns have mounted over the potential delay of Social Security checks due to a massive administrative bottleneck and workforce reductions at the Social Security Administration (SSA). Here’s … Read more
With the Social Security Administration confirming a significant shift in the Full Retirement Age (FRA), the retirement landscape for millions of Americans is about to change. Starting in 2026, the new rule will make 67 the standard age to receive full Social Security benefits for anyone born in 1960 or later. This marks a departure … Read more
In a closely watched legal showdown, attorneys from the Washington, D.C.-based firm Kellogg, Hansen, Todd, Figel & Frederick are defending their $205 million legal fee request in a high-stakes $630 million antitrust class action settlement with automotive software giant CDK Global. The unusually large fee—about 33% of the settlement amount—is drawing scrutiny from a federal … Read more
A recent appeal filed in federal court could delay the long-anticipated payout of a historic $2.8 billion antitrust settlement between the NCAA, the Power Five conferences, and current and former college athletes. At the heart of the dispute: a group of eight female athletes is challenging how the more than $2 billion in damages will … Read more
Millions of South Africans depend on social grants to meet their basic needs—but many are being left behind due to issues with SASSA’s biometric verification system. As beneficiaries of the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant attempt to comply with new digital requirements, widespread technical glitches and a lack of accessibility have created a … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially released the payment schedule for June 2025. But this time, the process looks a little different. From tighter income checks to new biometric verification systems, several updates could impact when and how beneficiaries receive their funds this month. Let’s break down what’s changing, when payments are … Read more
The Canadian government has announced a modest but impactful increase to the Goods and Services Tax/Harmonized Sales Tax (GST/HST) Credit for the 2025–2026 benefit year. Effective July 2025, the credit will rise by 2.7%, in response to ongoing inflation and rising living costs across the country. While the adjustment is smaller than last year’s 4.7% … Read more
Starting July 1, millions of Australians receiving Centrelink payments will see a meaningful increase in their benefits. The federal government’s latest indexation changes are designed to combat rising living costs and provide financial relief to families, pensioners, and welfare recipients across the country. Social Services Minister Tanya Plibersek confirmed the adjustments, emphasizing that no one … Read more