Economy

Farewell to old rules - Social Security updates amounts and limits and passes an unexpected law that is already in force

Farewell to old rules – Social Security updates amounts and limits and passes an unexpected law that is already in force

By Estefania H.
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June 19, 2025
Goodbye to the physical Social Security card - this is how the new U.S. ID system will work

Goodbye to the physical Social Security card – this is how the new U.S. ID system will work

By Estefania H.
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June 19, 2025
Bad news if you apply at age 62—your check could drop by up to 30%; here's what you need to know so you don't lose thousands of dollars over your lifetime

Confirmed – Social Security COLA in 2026 could be the lowest in years and retirees already fear the worst

By Estefania H.
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June 17, 2025
Bad news for retirees - $5,500 glitch in Social Security payments detected and here's what to do if you're affected

Bad news for retirees – $5,500 glitch in Social Security payments detected and here’s what to do if you’re affected

By Estefania H.
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June 16, 2025
The IRS confirms it - these are the 8 most common myths about the IRS that you can safely ignore, according to tax experts

The IRS confirms it – these are the 8 most common myths about the IRS that you can safely ignore, according to tax experts

By Estefania H.
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June 16, 2025
No internet, no phone - Social Security requires face-to-face identity verification for direct deposit changes, affecting millions of beneficiaries without digital access

No internet, no phone – Social Security requires face-to-face identity verification for direct deposit changes, affecting millions of beneficiaries without digital access

By Estefania H.
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June 15, 2025
No credit or debit - more and more people in the U.S. are switching to this payment method in the face of rising prices

No credit or debit – more and more people in the U.S. are switching to this payment method in the face of rising prices

By Estefania H.
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June 14, 2025
Confirmed - U.S. retirement claims rise 15% in 2025 due to inflation and early retirement

Confirmed – U.S. retirement claims rise 15% in 2025 due to inflation and early retirement

By Estefania H.
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June 12, 2025
No rats or mice - now the problem is snakes and they are choosing olive trees to live in (and no one saw it coming)

Farewell to the safe garden – this fruit tree is linked to an increase in snakes in residential areas

By Estefania H.
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June 6, 2025
It's official - this is how divorce affects your Social Security payments in the U.S. - and not everyone knows it

It’s official – this is how divorce affects your Social Security payments in the U.S. – and not everyone knows it

By Estefania H.
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June 6, 2025
Goodbye to the full retirement check - the government will be able to deduct part of your Social Security payment if you have outstanding student loans

Goodbye to the full retirement check – the government will be able to deduct part of your Social Security payment if you have outstanding student loans

By Estefania H.
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June 5, 2025
Confirmed - U.S. plans to give $1,000 to every baby born between 2025 and 2029 as an initial financial boost

Confirmed – U.S. plans to give $1,000 to every baby born between 2025 and 2029 as an initial financial boost

By Estefania H.
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June 3, 2025
Confirmed - IRS approves new extension to file tax returns and millions of taxpayers benefit

Confirmed – IRS approves new extension to file tax returns and millions of taxpayers benefit

By Estefania H.
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June 2, 2025
It's official - Donald Trump and Elon Musk propose $5,000 DOGE stimulus checks for federal taxpayers

It’s official – Donald Trump and Elon Musk propose $5,000 DOGE stimulus checks for federal taxpayers

By Estefania H.
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May 28, 2025
Bad news for those who don't open mail - ignoring the IRS can trigger serious penalties such as fines and liens

Bad news for those who don’t open mail – ignoring the IRS can trigger serious penalties such as fines and liens

By Estefania H.
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May 27, 2025
Goodbye to SSA’s physical offices – new digital system launched to report income and change the way the SSA serves the public

Goodbye to SSA’s physical offices – new digital system launched to report income and change the way the SSA serves the public

By Estefania H.
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May 26, 2025
It’s official – Walmart confirms 1,500 layoffs for its new automation plan in U.S. logistics centers

It’s official – Walmart confirms 1,500 layoffs for its new automation plan in U.S. logistics centers

By Estefania H.
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May 26, 2025
Bad news for university students - These are the degrees with the lowest salaries in the job market

Bad news for university students – These are the degrees with the lowest salaries in the job market

By Estefania H.
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May 25, 2025

It’s official — more and more retirees in the US are considering returning to work despite having a steady income from pensions and Social Security — here’s why

By Estefania H.
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May 23, 2025
Neither Biden nor Trump - Tariffs will continue to dominate U.S. trade with China no matter who is president

Neither Biden nor Trump – Tariffs will continue to dominate U.S. trade with China no matter who is president

By Estefania H.
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May 23, 2025
Bad news for consumers—Walmart will raise prices following Trump's new tariffs—here's how it affects you

Bad news for consumers—Walmart will raise prices following Trump’s new tariffs—here’s how it affects you

By Estefania H.
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May 22, 2025
Confirmed by Social Security — SSA Sends Out First Retirement Payments of May—Find Out If You’re in This Early Round

Confirmed by Social Security — SSA Sends Out First Retirement Payments of May—Find Out If You’re in This Early Round

By Rita Armenteros
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May 21, 2025
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