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
Lincoln Wheat Penny Worth $124 Million Remains in Circulation
Imagine pulling out a dusty old penny from your pocket, and discovering it could be worth $124 million. It sounds like something out of a Hollywood movie, doesn’t it? But it’s not just fiction—certain versions of the Lincoln Wheat Penny have turned into some of the most valuable coins in U.S. history. So, what makes Continue reading
7 Government Benefits You Can Receive from the CRA & Service Canada in April 2025
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
2025 Canada Extra GST & HST Payments Eligibility and Payment Dates
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
How to Claim Your Share of the Walgreens Settlement
If you’ve filled a prescription at Walgreens in the past, you may be entitled to a refund. The company has agreed to pay $100 million to settle a class-action lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers for prescription medications between 2007 and November 2024. Here’s everything you need to know about how the settlement works, who Continue reading
$5,520 HECS Debt Relief for Millions of Students in $16 Billion Federal Budget Plan
The Australian government has announced an ambitious plan to reduce the nation’s student loan debt by a massive $16 billion. As part of the 2025 Federal Budget, the government is set to wipe 20% off the total debt owed under the Higher Education Loan Program (HELP), formerly known as HECS. This one-off payment, coming into Continue reading
How to Check Your Updated DWP State Pension Payment Starting in April
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
T-Mobile 2025 Data Breach Settlement Eligibility, Claim Process, and Compensation Details
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
Canada Eliminates Bonus CRS Points for Arranged Employment in Express Entry
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
Coworkers from Brampton, Scarborough, Toronto, and Mississauga Celebrate $60 Million Lotto Max Jackpot Win
A group of five coworkers has just become the latest lucky lottery winners, claiming an astounding $60 million Lotto Max jackpot from the January 21st draw. This life-changing win has brought unexpected wealth to Trang Pham and Suong Tran from Mississauga, Phong Phan from Brampton, Thuc Le from Toronto, and Zou Hsieh from Scarborough, who Continue reading