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President Donald Trump at Arlington National Cemetery. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images The Trump administration has reached a new agreement with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) that could unlock long-awaited …

The White House just agreed to cancel debt for millions of American borrowers, and to do it fast. Here’s how to check if you’re one of the lucky ones Read More

There will be new payments this month for over three millions of SNAP recipients in the state of Florida Every month, a quiet countdown begins in over three million Florida …

SNAP Benefits in Florida: New Deposits to Drop This Week With up to $1,789 Approved Read More

Putting off your claim doesn’t always pay off. Now that 2026 is underway, you may be making different plans for the upcoming 12 months. But should one of those plans …

3 Reasons Not to Delay Social Security in 2026 Read More

  Many Social Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first benefit checks for 2026. Jan. 14 marks the earliest date beneficiaries can receive January payments, depending on the Social Security …

First 2026 Social Security payments bring a bigger check in January. What beneficiaries can expect Read More

Friday could be D-Day for President Trump’s most sweeping tariffs and mark a landmark test of presidential powers, as the US Supreme Court has its first chance to rule on …

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump’s duties face potential verdict as US Supreme Court sets Friday for rulings Read More

Here’s a complete look at the dates Texas beneficiaries will receive their Social Security and SSI checks, plus how increases and holiday shifts affect the timing if you receive Social Security benefits …

When are Social Security payments made in Texas? January 2026 Schedule Read More

These are the new values from January for Social Security retirement benefits recipients according to their age A familiar sense of anticipation settles over households across the country each month …

January Brings a Slightly Larger Social Security Check: Up to $5,181 if You Qualify Read More

Key Points President Donald Trump said this week the U.S. collected more than $600 billion in federal tariff revenue. Last year, the president floated the idea of sending out $2,000 …

Tariff Dividend Update: Will Trump’s $2,000 Checks Happen? What’s Next for Trump’s Proposed Dividend Read More

TheStreet · Photo by Alex Wong on Getty Images On Wednesday, January 7, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed a major headwind to the U.S. auto industry — affordability — saying the administration is …

Treasury Unveils New Tax Break to Ease Car Affordability as Auto Loan Costs Hit Record Highs Read More

  How much will the average retiree collect in Social Security in 2026? Average Social Security checks are increasing in 2026. If you are collecting Social Security benefits, you must …

Here Are the New Average Social Security Benefits in 2026 for Retirees of Every Age Read More