The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed the full 2026 payment calendar for retirees, SSI, and disability beneficiaries. The new schedule details when each group will receive their monthly direct deposits — including those affected by the 2.8% COLA increase taking effect in January 2026. Here’s the complete month-by-month deposit timeline. 2026 Social Security Direct … Read more
If you’re a current or former AT&T customer, you may be eligible for cash from a $177 million class-action settlement tied to two data breaches that exposed customer information on a massive scale. Recognizing the complexity and volume of claims, a U.S. District Court has extended the final claim deadline to December 18, 2025, giving … Read more
Millions of Americans are waiting for the $2,000 direct deposit program that aims to offer immediate financial relief amid rising costs. The payments—issued through the IRS and federal benefit systems—target low- and middle-income families, Social Security and VA recipients, and working Americans struggling with inflation. Here’s the full eligibility list, payment methods, and 2025-26 deposit … Read more
The very first flakes are typically sighted on high-altitude peaks, with the Northern Rockies (Montana, Wyoming, Colorado) expected to see the season’s first snow as early as late September or early October. Measurable snow will then spread, likely reaching the Upper Midwest, Great Lakes, and Northeast by late October into November, signaling the true start … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially announced that the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) will be 2.8 percent, ensuring that monthly benefits rise in step with inflation.Starting January 1, 2026, this increase will lift the average retired worker’s check from $2,008 to $2,062, adding roughly $648 per year to the household budgets of over 71 … Read more
Federal workers will receive a 1% across-the-board pay raise beginning January 2026, under President Donald Trump’s Alternative Pay Plan. However, law-enforcement officers will get an additional 2.8% special adjustment, implemented by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) through Title 5 “special pay rates.” Here’s when the raise begins, who qualifies, and how it affects benefits … Read more
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has officially confirmed a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, raising monthly disability benefits for millions of veterans and their families. The new rates, effective December 1, 2025, will first appear in the January 2026 payments. Here’s a full breakdown of the new VA disability pay chart, how the … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed a 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, raising monthly benefits for more than 75 million Americans. Retirees will see an average increase of about $56 per month, while Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will get higher payments starting December 31, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will announce the 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) on October 24, 2025. While the expected 2.7% increase should bring modest relief to retirees, rising Medicare premiums and ongoing inflation could erase much of the gain. Here’s how the new COLA is calculated, when it takes effect, and why many seniors feel … Read more
The first snowfall forecast for 2025–2026 is here, signaling both excitement and preparation. Across the U.S., millions are ready to welcome the season’s first flakes—symbolizing cozy holidays and crisp winter mornings—but also bracing for slippery roads, travel delays, and school closures. The upcoming winter, according to AccuWeather’s Long-Range Forecast, will bring strong early storms and … Read more