What's New with Tax Returns in 2025 for US Citizens

In 2025, people in the United States will notice some important changes to their tax returns. These updates might seem small, but they’re important because they can affect how much money you owe the government at the...

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State Checks in 2025: Who Is Getting Financial Assistance This Year?

As direct federal payments come to an end this year, many states are stepping in to help residents using their own funds. Thanks to budget surpluses, several states are offering tax rebates and relief p...

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Is There a $2,000 Stimulus Payment Approved by the IRS Before Black Friday 2025?

With Black Friday shopping approaching, many people have seen rumors online about a possible $2,000 federal stimulus check being approved before the big day. Social media has been buzzing wi...

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Increased Layoff Warnings Could Affect Fed Rate Cut and Your Finances

As the holiday season approaches, there is a worrying sign in the U.S. economy: tens of thousands of Americans have been told they may lose their jobs within the next two months. These early warnings, ...

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Are Federal Employees Entitled to Back Pay After a Government Shutdown?

As the federal government shutdown continues past its 27th day, more than a million government workers are waiting for another paycheck they won’t receive, wondering if they’ll get their mon...

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Minimum Wage Increases Coming in 2025: What You Need to Know

Many states in the United States will raise their minimum wage in 2025. This means that workers in these states will see an increase in their hourly pay, which will help them cover higher living costs, such as ren...

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Stimulus Payments in October 2025: What You Need to Know

There have been a lot of rumors on social media about new federal "stimulus checks" coming in October 2025. However, there is no national program providing such payments this month. Most of the discussion...

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Trump Proposes Up to $2,000 Stimulus Checks for Americans from Tariff Revenue

Former President Donald Trump has suggested a new plan to give Americans stimulus checks of $1,000 to $2,000 each. Instead of borrowing money or increasing the national debt, Trump says the gov...

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Alaska to Send Out $1,000 PFD Checks in October 2025

In October 2025, about 600,000 eligible Alaska residents will receive a $1,000 payment through the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program. This isn’t a federal stimulus check, but an annual payment that Ala...

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5 Things to Try Before Withdrawing Money Early from Your Retirement Account

If you’re facing a financial emergency, pulling money out of your retirement account might seem like the only answer. However, doing this before you turn 59½ usually means paying a 10% ...

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