Category: News
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Could the One-Dollar Wage Increase Force Small Businesses to Lay Off Workers? The Automation Threat Explored
Amid ongoing discussions about raising the federal minimum wage, a proposed increase to a $1 hourly boost has ignited debate among small business owners and industry analysts. While advocates argue that such…
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WEP and GPO Ends Lead to Teachers and Firefighters Receiving Monthly Pension Increases of Up to $500
Recent changes to the Workers’ and Employers’ Pension (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) provisions have brought significant financial relief to thousands of retired teachers and firefighters across the United States. These…
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New U.S. Driving License Regulations for Seniors Take Effect October 2025: Essential Changes for Drivers Over 70
The U.S. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced comprehensive updates to driving license regulations for seniors, set to take effect in October 2025. These new rules will introduce mandatory health and…
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Medicare Premium Increase: Ten Dollars and Thirty Cents of Your COLA Will Cover Higher Part B Costs
Medicare beneficiaries preparing for the upcoming year will see a modest increase in their premiums, with the additional costs largely offset by the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). The Centers for…
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UK Banks Surprise Pensioners with New Withdrawal Limits Beginning September 27, 2025
Starting September 27, 2025, UK banks will implement new withdrawal restrictions affecting pensioners and account holders, marking a significant shift in banking policies across the country. The announcement, made by several major…
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AT&T Offers $7,500 Compensation to All Claimants in $177 Million Data Breach Settlement – Apply Now
AT&T has announced a $177 million settlement following a significant data breach that compromised the personal information of millions of customers. As part of the settlement, all eligible claimants can receive $7,500…
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Millionaires Face Higher Social Security Tax Threshold as Maximum Earnings Rise to Three Hundred and Seventy-Three Thousand Dollars
Starting in 2024, higher-income earners will encounter increased thresholds for Social Security taxation, as the maximum taxable earnings rise to $373,000. This adjustment means that millionaires and high-wage earners will see a…
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Fact-Check: Alaska PFD Confirmed at $1,000 for 2025 After $1,702 in 2024—See Your Payment Date
Alaska residents eagerly awaiting their annual Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) distribution can now confirm their upcoming 2025 payment details. Following the state’s recent payout of $1,702 for the 2024 fiscal year—a record-breaking…
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Two-Thirds of Americans Fear Outliving Their Savings More Than Death
Recent surveys reveal a significant shift in American attitudes toward aging and financial security, with nearly two-thirds of adults expressing a greater fear of outliving their savings than of death itself. This…
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Government Shutdown Creates Two-Tier System: Existing Social Security Recipients Remain Protected, While New Applicants Face Complete Halt
The recent government shutdown has resulted in a stark divide within the social safety net, creating a two-tier system that benefits current Social Security recipients while halting new applications entirely. While those…
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