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The IRS will soon issue tax refunds to help with expenses, while upcoming changes to Social Security work credits and proposed tax reforms in “Project 2025” could affect your retirement planning and financial stability. IRS Tax Refunds Coming Soon – What You Need to Know About Social Security Work Credits and 2025 COLA According to […]

$1,730 to Earn One Credit: IRS Tax Refunds, Social Security Work Credits, and “Project 2025” Tax Reforms – What You Need to Know!

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Whether you're filing your own taxes or you are a professional, understanding what income the IRS doesn’t tax can be very helpful. Here are 10 types of earnings that are not taxed.

10 Types of Income the IRS Will Not Tax in 2024 (Thankfully!)

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According to Newsweek The U.S. Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) has announced new maximum payment amounts for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, effective from October 2024. These changes will apply across 49 states and U.S. territories, with the exception of one state where benefits will decrease. The updated maximum benefit amounts will remain in effect through the 2025 fiscal year until the next Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) is set for 2026.

New SNAP Benefit Maximums Announced for October 2024

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Some businesses may receive employee retention tax credit payments as early as September.

IRS Restarts Processing of Some ERC Refunds: What to Know

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NJ Spotlight

There’s still plenty of time to apply. The deadline to file for 2023 tax year is Oct. 31. The latest round in the Senior Freeze property-tax relief program began July 15, with the first reimbursement checks issued. The New Jersey Department of the Treasury’s Division of Taxation said it will continue issuing weekly reimbursements as more applications are filed and approved.

Senior Freeze property-tax relief checks are flowing

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You may not get to keep all of your benefits after all.

Is the IRS Coming for Your Social Security Check?

WASHINGTON, DC—Farmers who experienced losses in 2022 due to almost any natural disaster have until the close of business today to apply for the Emergency Relief Program (ERP) through USDA. The deadline (August 14, 2024) comes ten months after local Farm Service Agency offices began accepting the applications amid...

Deadline Today for 2022 Emergency Relief Program Applications

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Goodbye 9-to-5, hello freedom! But with that freedom comes a fixed income, and for many retirees, that means getting creative with budgeting. Find Out: Cutting Expenses for Retirement? Here's the No....

I’m on a $3,000 Monthly Retirement Budget: 7 Bills I No Longer Have To Pay

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An online article read, "Questions Surround Simone Biles As Investigation Dives Into Her 'Performance Enhancers.'"

Fact Check: Simone Biles Investigated by Olympic Commission for Performance-Enhancing Drugs?

You can't always avoid taxes, but on these income sources, you won't pay as much as you expect.

Retirees Don't Have To Pay Taxes on These Kinds of Income

Spousal benefits are an important part of Social Security. Here are some nuances all couples need to be aware of.

Spousal Social Security Benefits: 3 Things All Retired Couples Should Know

The Hill

(NEXSTAR) — For a second time this year, some Social Security recipients are on track to receive two payments in the same month. Those who receive Supplemental Security Income usually get one payment a month. According to the Social Security Administration, this comes on the first day of the month — for August, that was Thursday.

Some Social Security recipients getting extra payment in August: Here’s why

From 1,345 Pounds to 139 Pounds: The Remarkable Journey of Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari. In an extraordinary feat of medical science and human determination, Khalid bin Mohsen Shaari, once the world’s heaviest man alive, has shed an astonishing 1,195 pounds (542 kg), thanks to the intervention of Saudi Arabia’s former King Abdullah. Shaari, who initially tipped the scales at 1,345 pounds (610 kg), now weighs a mere 139 pounds (63 kg).

World’s heaviest man alive loses 1,195 pounds in historic transformation

Grand Rapids, MI

The US Sun

A MOTHER and son bought a used SUV for $17,000 – they could have discovered the prior condition of the vehicle from home. After buying the vehicle under a certain legal condition, a lawyer said there wasn’t much they could do. Moise Nshizirungu and his mom bought a 2018 Nissan Rogue SUV from Lee Auto […]

I’m paying $500 a month for vehicle I can’t drive after buying it for $17k at dealership – easy search could’ve saved me

Supplements Security Income recipients have already received their payment for the month of August, but there's another one on the way before the month is up. The payment timetables can be affected by what day of the week a typical payment date falls on, and that's what's happening this time. We'll explain. Also, if you didn't know, you might be getting a boost to the amount of money in your checks later this year.

Two SSI Payments Are Coming Your Way in August. Here's Why

Research from The Senior Citizens League shows that Social Security benefits have lost 20% of their purchasing power since 2010. Social Security benefits may lose buying power again in 2025 because COLAs are based on the CPI-W, which measures inflation based on the spending patterns of workers. Many experts believe...

Social Security's 2025 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) May Do Something It Hasn't Done Since 2021

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"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

WashingtonExaminer

Millions of people who live with a serious disability can expect to see their August  Supplemental Security Income checks, worth up to $943, in just ten days. To qualify, one must be partially blind or have a “physical or mental condition(s) that seriously limits their daily activities for a period of 12 months or more, or […]

Social Security update: August direct payment worth $943 goes out in ten days

Which Buy Now, Pay Later Service Is Right for You?. Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) services are popular among consumers as an alternative way to finance their purchases. In the UK, two popular players are Klarna and Clearpay which both provide users with the flexibility to spread the cost of their shopping over several weeks or months. This makes the purchases much more affordable as users can wait until they are next paid.

Klarna VS. Clearpay

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

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Why are some People Receiving Tax Refunds?

You may have heard people around you rejoicing over their extra money paid into their accounts for a tax refund. Whilst it seems great that people...

Why are some People Receiving Tax Refunds?

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