Thousands of U.S. families are set to receive a significant financial boost of up to $1,600 per child, thanks to the Additional Child Tax Credit (ACTC). This tax benefit, part of the broader Child Tax Credit program, aims to support low- and moderate-income households, offering a refundable amount to eligible parents with children under 17. Continue reading
Block, Owner of Cash App, Agrees to $40 Million Fine to Settle New York Compliance Issues
Block, the company behind Cash App, has agreed to pay a $40 million civil fine to settle charges from New York’s Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) over allegations that it failed to adequately address money laundering risks on its popular mobile payment service. This settlement is the latest in a series of penalties the company Continue reading
Do You Have to Claim VA Disability on Taxes? What Veterans Need to Know for Tax Season 2025
As tax season approaches, many Veterans find themselves asking: Do I need to claim my VA disability benefits on my tax return? With the April 15 deadline fast approaching, understanding what is and isn’t taxable can save Veterans time, money, and stress when filing their taxes. What Counts as Taxable Income for Veterans? The good Continue reading
IRS Refund Schedule April 2025: How to Get Your Tax Refund or Stimulus Check Before the Deadline
As tax season 2025 moves into its final stretch, millions of Americans are still in the process of filing their returns—and there’s good news if you haven’t submitted yours yet. The IRS Refund Schedule April 2025 offers a detailed timeline to help taxpayers get their refunds quickly, and if you qualify, there’s still a chance Continue reading
WA Student Assistance Payment 2025: How WA Families Can Get Up to $250 Per Child for School Costs
The WA Student Assistance Payment 2025 is back, helping families in Western Australia manage the rising cost of sending kids to school. If your child is enrolled in a WA school from Kindergarten through Year 12, you may be eligible to claim up to $250 per student to help cover school-related expenses. This support is Continue reading
USD/CAD Holds Near 1.4200 as Oil Prices Sink to New Multi-Year Lows
The USD/CAD currency pair continues to be caught in a tug-of-war as traders hesitate to take bold positions amid a cocktail of geopolitical, economic, and commodity-driven uncertainty. As of Wednesday’s Asian trading session, the pair struggles to reclaim its footing above the crucial 100-day Simple Moving Average (SMA), a technical barrier that has increasingly attracted Continue reading
Nearly 500,000 Pensioners to Miss Out on State Pension Increase This Month
A long-standing injustice affecting nearly half a million British pensioners living overseas may finally be on the cusp of change. Campaigners representing expat State Pensioners are pinning their hopes on the recent election of Mark Carney as Prime Minister of Canada to help bring an end to the controversial ‘frozen pensions’ policy—a decades-old issue leaving Continue reading
Health Canada Recalls Thousands of Stuffed Animal Toys Sold Across Canada
In a growing wave of safety concerns, Health Canada has expanded its recall on a popular line of stuffed animals sold nationwide, warning families to immediately stop using the affected toys due to a serious choking hazard. In an updated recall notice released on April 3, Health Canada emphasized the urgent risk posed by the Continue reading
DWP Unveils New Plans to Identify Pensioners Eligible for ÂŁ4,300 Yearly Income Boost
In a significant move to tackle pensioner poverty, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has announced a new collaboration with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to better identify pensioner households most likely eligible for Pension Credit—a vital but often unclaimed benefit for people over State Pension age. 🔍 Smarter Data, Bigger Impact: New DWP-HMRC Continue reading
Cash App Settlement 2025: When Will You Get Paid & How to Check Your Payout Status?
Millions of Cash App users affected by fraudulent transactions and data breaches are eagerly awaiting their Cash App Settlement 2025 payout. The $15 million settlement fund is set to compensate eligible users who experienced unauthorized access, transaction losses, and data security issues between August 23, 2018, and August 20, 2024. If you filed a valid Continue reading