Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) has agreed to pay a massive $2.67 billion as part of a settlement in a long-running antitrust lawsuit. This legal battle, which dates back nearly a decade, accused the health insurance giant of anti-competitive practices that limited market competition and kept premiums artificially high. Now that the case has reached … Read more
Apple recently agreed to a $95 million class-action settlement over claims that certain Siri voice assistant features on older iPhones and iPads violated user privacy. If you’re a U.S. customer who used Siri between October 2011 and September 2021, you could be entitled to a payout of up to $100. Here’s what you need to … Read more
Cash App users could be entitled to a payout from a $15 million settlement resolving a class-action lawsuit—here’s what you need to know and how to claim your money before the deadline. What Is the $15 Million Cash App Settlement About? The settlement stems from a class-action lawsuit alleging that Cash App’s parent company, Block, … Read more
Families in Sacramento have just a short window left to claim a special $725 stimulus payment designed to ease the burden of rising living costs. This one-time relief payment is part of a broader initiative to support low-income households in the area—and the deadline to apply is rapidly approaching. What Is the Sacramento $725 Stimulus? … Read more
Millions of Americans received economic stimulus payments during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many may not realize that it’s still possible to claim the third round of stimulus checks—worth up to $1,400 per person. The IRS is encouraging eligible individuals who missed out to take action before the final deadline. Here’s what you need to know. … Read more
As inflation strains household budgets and economic insecurity lingers, Sacramento County, California, is stepping up with a $725 monthly stimulus under its Family First Economic Support Pilot Program (FFESP). Unlike federal stimulus checks seen during the pandemic, this initiative is locally focused and targeted at families with young children in under-resourced communities. If you’re wondering … Read more
Scammers are at it again — this time targeting Americans with a fake $1,400 stimulus check scam that impersonates the IRS. With messages flooding inboxes, phones, and social media feeds, this scheme is designed to steal your personal information, drain your accounts, and commit identity theft. The scam is widespread, and the IRS and Better … Read more
The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) rollout of increased benefits in April 2025 marks a major financial shift for millions of public sector retirees. Thanks to the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) under the Social Security Fairness Act, many are now receiving an average monthly boost of $1,875 — … Read more
As of April 2025, Social Security benefits are seeing meaningful changes that can impact millions of Americans. A 2.5% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) has boosted monthly payments, with the maximum benefit now at $5,180 — up from $4,873 in 2024. At the same time, key legislation like the Social Security Fairness Act is reshaping eligibility for … Read more
In 2025, Social Security continues to serve as a critical source of income for retirees, the disabled, and survivors. While the average monthly benefit for retirees is about $1,976, many recipients are seeing payments around $1,924. These figures reflect updated cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) and policy reforms aimed at maintaining retirees’ purchasing power amid inflation. If … Read more