The Social Security Administration (SSA) has officially announced a 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025, confirming the anticipated raise for millions of American retirees and beneficiaries. This adjustment is designed to help maintain purchasing power Continue reading
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$698 GST/HST Credit for October 2025- See If You’re Eligible
The Canada GST/HST Credit is a non-taxable quarterly payment that helps low- and modest-income Canadians offset the Goods and Services Tax (GST) or Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) they pay. For the 2025–2026 period, eligible individuals Continue reading
Canadian Seniors Say Goodbye To Retirement At 65 – Discover The New Age And Updated Rules For Retirement
Canada’s retirement landscape is undergoing significant changes. 65 has traditionally been the benchmark for retirement, but evolving policies and economic factors are reshaping this norm. In 2025, discussions and proposals are actively considering an increase Continue reading
$445 Canada Family Benefit Increase 2025- Who’s Eligible, Payment Schedule & Latest Updates
Canadian families raising children under the age of 18 are eagerly awaiting the $445 Canada Family Benefit (CFB) increase in 2025. This benefit has been announced as a key government initiative to help households manage Continue reading
CRA Disability Tax Credit 2025- Eligibility, Amounts & Payment Dates Explained
Living with a disability often comes with additional expenses that place a burden on Canadian households. To ease this, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) provides the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)—a vital financial relief measure. In Continue reading
Final September Social Security Payments Land Tomorrow — See Who Gets Paid
The final round of September Social Security payments is scheduled for Wednesday, September 24, 2025 (the fourth Wednesday of the month). This wave is for beneficiaries whose birthdays fall from the 21st through the 31st. Continue reading
2026 Social Security COLA Seen At 2.8%, But Medicare Hike Could Wipe It Out
Early projections indicate a 2026 Social Security COLA of about 2.8%, driven by the third-quarter CPI-W inflation index. If this holds, the increase will be applied to checks paid starting January 2026 after the official Continue reading
Final Notice- 500,000 Social Security Recipients Have 7 Days To Act—Or Risk Missing Payment
If you still receive Social Security or SSI/SSDI benefits by paper check, this is your final reminder: switch to an electronic payment method within 7 days of receiving your notice. Agencies are consolidating payments to Continue reading
Major Shift For Social Security Recipients By Late September
Late September often brings administrative updates that affect how benefits are delivered, how you sign in to manage your account, and how the payment schedule interacts with calendar quirks. The most important theme is a Continue reading
Canada 2025 Wage Hike- $17.65/hour Minimum—Province-Wise Update
Canada’s minimum wage landscape in 2025 is a mix of federal and provincial/territorial rules. While some headlines mention $17.65/hour, the confirmed federal minimum for federally regulated workers is $17.75/hour (banks, telecom, interprovincial transport, etc.). Provinces Continue reading