The US Dollar continued its downward spiral into mid-April 2025, pressured by a perfect storm of stagflation worries, escalating trade tensions, and increasing political uncertainty. The Dollar Index (DXY) has now fallen for five consecutive weeks, slipping below key psychological levels and settling near multi-year lows. With a complex mix of inflation risks, weak consumer Continue reading
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Good News: Millions to See Bigger Social Security Checks in April 2025—Here’s Who Qualifies and How Much More They Could Get
A Historic Boost: Public Sector Workers Receive Higher Social Security Benefits In a major shift that impacts millions of Americans, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has begun issuing larger benefit payments to retirees whose checks were previously reduced under two controversial provisions. The change comes as the Social Security Fairness Act—signed into law in January Continue reading
Confirmed $5,300 Payouts Available: How Americans Affected by Retina Group Data Breach Can Claim Part of $3.6 Million Settlement
Thousands of Americans are now eligible for compensation following a significant data breach involving a major eye care provider. The Retina Group of Washington (RGW) has agreed to a $3.6 million class action lawsuit settlement after a March 2023 data breach exposed sensitive personal information of patients in Maryland and Virginia. If you were affected Continue reading
Kia EV9 and EV6 Now Eligible for Full $7,500 Tax Credit With One Trim Left Out
Kia’s U.S. Sales Surge: A New Chapter for EV Production Kia America recently reported record-breaking first-quarter sales, a milestone the company attributes in part to a bold manufacturing shift. With production of the EV9 and EV6 now ramped up at its plant in Georgia, Kia is leaning heavily into its electric vehicle strategy. According to Continue reading
Easter Weekend 2025 When Benefits and Pensions Will Be Paid in April
Spring has officially arrived, ushering in not only blooming flowers but also the start of a new financial year. For millions across the UK, April brings a mixed bag of financial changes — from wage increases and pension boosts to rising living costs and shifting welfare policies. Staying informed is essential, especially as April often Continue reading
Walgreens Shoppers Eligible for One-Time Payments From $100M Price Hike Settlement Check Key Dates
Walgreens has agreed to pay a staggering $100 million to settle claims that it overcharged insurance companies and third parties for prescription drugs. This long-running legal dispute centers around the allegation that Walgreens inflated its “usual and customary” prices, which affected how much insurers, and indirectly customers, had to pay. The heart of the controversy Continue reading
Cha-ching Time’s Running Out for Americans to Claim $10,000 From Data Breach Settlement Just One Receipt Needed
A Cyberattack Shook Christie’s in 2024 Now Victims Are Eligible for Compensation If you were impacted by a 2024 cyberattack on Christie’s, the world-renowned auction house, time is running out to claim your part of a $990,000 class action settlement. The breach exposed sensitive personal data, and now eligible victims can file for compensation before Continue reading
These Provinces Offer Renters Tax Credits You Could Get Up to $1,600
As Canada’s tax deadline approaches on April 30, renters across the country may be leaving money on the table. Whether you live in a downtown condo, a basement suite, or subsidized housing, there are provincial and federal tax credits that can put real cash back in your pocket. Some renters could qualify for up to Continue reading
Panic Over Pensions SSA Glitch in April Sparks Alarm Among Millions of SSI Recipients Nationwide
An unexpected and alarming message from the Social Security Administration (SSA) left millions of Americans panicked earlier this month. The message read simply: “You will not receive your payment this month.” For individuals who depend entirely on Social Security—particularly those receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—those nine words felt like the floor was falling out from Continue reading
Chevy & GMC Owners Could Claim Up to $12K from $35M Settlement Over Vehicle Issues If Purchased Within Certain Dates
Drivers of certain Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra diesel trucks could be entitled to thousands of dollars in compensation due to a major class action settlement over faulty fuel injection pumps. If you owned or purchased one of these trucks between 2011 and 2016, you might be eligible for a payout of up to $12,712, Continue reading