Who is eligible for student loan relief? Experts suggest new Trump policy aims to disadvantage political rivals
A fresh conflict over student loans is on the rise following changes to a widely embraced repayment plan by the Trump administration. Critics argue these modifications could enable the Education Department to deny relief based on political affiliations. The updates to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program—which allows full loan forgiveness for public and […]
Certain Homestead recipients may not be eligible for local ‘piggyback’ benefits.
Changes in Homestead Exemption Regulations Between 2007 and 2013, all seniors qualified for the homestead exemption regardless of their income. However, recent changes now exclude current recipients and set a $30,000 income cap for future applicants. Previously, the limit stood at $40,000. The budget analysis highlights an important distinction: to qualify for the local option […]
Am I Eligible for an Inflation Refund Check? Important Information to Consider
New York Begins Sending Inflation Refund Checks For the first time, over 8 million households in New York will receive inflation rebate checks. On Friday, September 26, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced that these checks, amounting up to $400, have been sent to 8.2 million households throughout the state. The distribution is expected to continue into […]
What is the Presidential Medal of Freedom and who is eligible for recognition?
President Donald Trump has announced that he will posthumously award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist who was tragically shot while speaking at an event in Utah on Wednesday. Kirk, who was 31 years old, was struck by a bullet that reportedly came from the roof of a nearby building […]
Can we revisit how to contribute IRA funds to eligible charities?
Dear Liz: Please address recent inquiries regarding how to make a qualified charity distribution from an IRA using a debit card. Some large mutual fund companies inform their customers that checks drawn from IRA accounts for charitable donations qualify as QCDs. So, whether you use a check or a debit card, it seems like they […]
Chicago mayor states undocumented immigrants are eligible for flood assistance regardless of their status
Chicago Mayor Addresses Flood Assistance and Immigration Concerns At a recent press conference, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson emphasized that individuals applying for assistance related to flood damage do not need to reveal their immigration status. He mentioned, “If you are there, there’s no need to disclose it,” in regards to illegal immigration. Johnson highlighted the […]
Saudi Arabia limits foreign ownership in public companies to 49%: Only six categories of investors are eligible
New Foreign Investment Regulations in Saudi Arabia The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) of Saudi Arabia has unveiled updated regulations concerning foreign investments in publicly traded securities. These new guidelines aim to clarify ownership limits and define who is eligible to invest. This initiative is part of a larger plan to reform and open up capital […]
Capital One $425M settlement: Are you eligible for compensation?
Capital One Settlement Overview Customers of Capital One might be entitled to a share of a $425 million settlement. If you had a Capital One 360 savings account from September 2019 to June 2025, you could be eligible for part of this settlement, as reported by various sources. This settlement stems from a class action […]
Capital One’s $425 million class action settlement: Are you eligible?
New York – Capital One has decided to settle for $425 million over claims that it kept interest rates low on its 360 savings accounts. This settlement covers customers who had a Capital One 360 savings account from September 18, 2019, to June 16, 2025. Here’s what you should know. What is the class action […]
David McClary, who killed an NYPD officer, has been denied parole, while his accomplice is eligible for release.
Parole Board Denies Release for Notorious Cop Killer The parole board in New York has turned down the request for freedom from one of the city’s most notorious police killers. Meanwhile, the family of the slain officer continues their fight to keep his accomplice behind bars. David McClary, a convicted gang member responsible for the […]