Finance

Alaska residents are gearing up to receive their annual stimulus checks, and the clock is ticking—there are only a few days left to claim this year’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), which amounts to $1,702. If you’ve been living in Alaska for at least a year, you could be eligible for this payout, but time is Continue reading

April is just around the corner, and so are a fresh batch of government benefits that will land in Canadians’ bank accounts. Whether you’re budgeting for upcoming summer expenses or managing day-to-day costs, these government payments can offer significant financial relief. In this article, we dive deep into the government payments from the Canada Revenue Continue reading

In 2025, the Canadian government is taking a proactive step to ease the strain of rising living costs by providing an additional Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) credit. This extra financial support is aimed at helping low- and middle-income households cope with the challenges brought about by inflation and increased Continue reading

Starting in April 2025, millions of pensioners across the UK will benefit from a 4.1% increase in their State Pension payments, thanks to the government’s triple lock guarantee. This will raise the full weekly payment for those receiving the new State Pension from £221.20 to £230.25 — a boost of nearly £470 annually. But how Continue reading

In a landmark case that exposed the vulnerabilities of a major telecommunications company, millions of consumers’ personal data was compromised in a massive security breach at T-Mobile in 2021. This breach, which affected over 76 million customers, has resulted in a substantial settlement worth $350 million. Here’s everything you need to know about the breach, Continue reading

As of March 25, 2025, Canada has made a significant change to its Express Entry system by removing the additional Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points that candidates used to receive for having a valid job offer, including those supported by a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA). This change is part of the new Ministerial Instructions Continue reading

Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) is a tax imposed on gifts and inheritances in Ireland. It is designed to tax the transfer of wealth from one person to another, but the amount of tax you may owe depends heavily on your relationship to the individual giving the gift or inheritance. Understanding the different categories and exemptions Continue reading

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that some states will issue all Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) payments on April 1, 2025. For other states, the issuance of payments will continue beyond this date, but the first round of deposits will still start on the first day of the month. In a major Continue reading

In a significant legal development, a new class action lawsuit has been filed against TD Bank, accusing the financial institution of failing to adequately safeguard sensitive customer data. The case, spearheaded by plaintiff Earl Crumpe, claims that TD Bank mishandled its data security protocols, leading to a breach that exposed personal information for an extended Continue reading