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
Sweeping changes to America’s food assistance program are on the table as former President Donald Trump’s proposed tax cuts take shape. While his administration has touted these cuts as a path to economic growth, they come with significant reductions to social safety nets, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The changes could shift financial … Read more
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has sparked national concern following revelations that it underpaid State Pensions to over 100,000 retirees across the UK. With errors going back decades, married women, widows, elderly pensioners over 80, and mothers who claimed Child Benefit before 2000 are among those most affected. Some are owed life-changing sums—yet … Read more
The UK government’s latest welfare overhaul is raising alarms across the country. As the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) confirms benefit cuts of up to £416 per month, thousands of vulnerable households are at risk of falling further into hardship. While the changes aim to cut costs and encourage employment, the reality is far … Read more
As tax season rolls on, millions of American families are scrambling to claim valuable credits and rebates that can ease their financial burdens. Among the most significant are the Child Tax Credit (CTC) and the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC)—designed to directly reduce your tax bill and even offer refundable benefits. But even if you … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) continues to serve as a critical financial support system for millions of Americans, particularly retirees, who often depend on their monthly payments as their primary or only source of income. Today, retirees born later in the month are set to receive their March payment—averaging nearly $2,000 per recipient. Here’s what … Read more