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Heart & Vascular Conditions That Qualify Veterans for VA Disability Benefits in 2025

In 2025, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) continues to recognize a broad range of heart and vascular conditions for disability compensation. But qualifying isn’t automatic, it...

Social Security COLA 2026 Announcement: What Retirees Need to Know

Social Security beneficiaries are waiting to see how much their monthly payments will increase next year. The Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is designed to help retirees, people with disabilities, and sur...

IRS Drafts New Schedule 1-A Form: Overtime, Tips, Car Loan Interest, and Senior Deductions on the Table

The IRS is preparing a major update that could reshape how millions of Americans file their taxes in 2025. A new draft form, Schedule 1-A, “Additional Deductions,&...

Social Security Changes Coming Before and After January 1, 2026

Nearly 70 million Americans depend on Social Security each month to cover essentials like housing, food, and healthcare. But major updates are on the horizon that could change how benefits are paid and how muc...

Fired and in Debt? How to Manage Student Loans After Job Loss

Losing a job is stressful enough, but when you’re also carrying student loan debt, the pressure can feel overwhelming. With payments back in full swing and forgiveness programs tied up in legal battles, it...

Federal vs. Private Student Loans: Which Is Best for You in 2025?

The new school year is here, and millions of students are asking the same question: Should I take a federal student loan or a private student loan? Both can help pay for tuition and living costs. But in...

September 2025 Stimulus Payments: States Issue Relief as Inflation and Tariffs Push Costs Higher

Families across the U.S. continue to feel the effects of inflation and rising prices linked to new tariffs. While there are no federal stimulus checks this month, a few states ...

Had a Capital One Savings Account? You May Qualify for a Payout From a $425 Million Settlement

If you held a Capital One 360 Savings account between September 18, 2019, and June 16, 2025, you may be entitled to money from a $425 million settlement. The settlement comes aft...

Paper Checks for Social Security Ending Soon: Here's a Way to Keep Yours

If you still get your Social Security benefits by paper check, big changes are coming. Starting September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop mailing paper checks to most bene...