A major data breach involving Green Valley Pecan Company in 2022 has led to a class action settlement. Here’s everything you need to know about the settlement, who qualifies, and how to file your claim. Background: What Happened in the Green Valley Data Breach? In May 2022, a cyberattack targeted Green Valley Pecan Company, a Continue reading
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SSI Federal Payment Amounts for 2025: What You Need to Know
The Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments are set to increase in 2025, thanks to the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.5%. These adjustments, which apply to Social Security benefits as well, aim to help recipients keep up with inflation. Here’s everything you need to know about the new SSI payment amounts for the upcoming year. Continue reading
Over $730 Million Real Estate Broker Commission Class Action Settlements: Are You Eligible?
Suppose you sold a home listed on a multiple listing service (MLS) between October 31, 2017, and July 23, 2024, and paid a real estate broker commission. In that case, you may qualify for compensation from class action settlements totaling over $730 million. These settlements address claims of inflated commission fees due to alleged anti-competitive Continue reading
Ramaswamy and Musk Spearhead Trump’s Efficiency Drive: What It Means for Social Security and Medicare
In a move to tackle inefficiency in federal spending, President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Vivek Ramaswamy, founder of Roivant Sciences, and Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, to lead the newly proposed Department of Government Efficiency. Tasked with reducing waste, fraud, and bloated budgets, the department is expected to target key areas of government expenditure, including Social Continue reading
Trump Picks Fintech CEO Frank Bisignano to Overhaul Social Security Administration
President-elect Donald Trump has announced his nomination of Frank Bisignano, CEO of fintech and payments giant Fiserv Inc., to serve as commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA). The move signals Trump’s intent to introduce business-minded leadership to one of the federal government’s most critical and financially strained programs. “Frank is a business leader with Continue reading