This week on August 20, find out who receives Social Security payments.
This week, recipients of Social Security will receive the second payment for August. However, it’s worth noting that some individuals who have overpaid previously might see a decrease in their benefit checks. This is because the agency plans to withhold 50% from those overpaid amounts until repayments begin. To put it in perspective, between 2020 […]
When Will Social Security Payments Be Distributed in September 2025?
Another Social Security benefit will be distributed in September, but when exactly can you expect your payment? Why does this matter? Over 70 million people in the U.S. rely on the Social Security Administration (SSA) for financial support, whether from retirement benefits or disability assistance. Because the program is so extensive, payments are staggered throughout […]
Social Security: Payments Up to $5,108 Being Distributed This Week
Millions of Americans depending on Social Security can expect their monthly payments this week. The Social Security Administration (SSA) manages benefits for over 70 million individuals, including retirees, disabled workers, and families of deceased wage earners. To effectively handle the large number of recipients, payments are staggered throughout the month. On Wednesday, August 20th, recipients […]
Tenant at Trump Tower claims landlord took her $7,000 Hermes bag after she missed rent payments
Residents at Trump Tower are backing claims from Sehra Waheed, an interior designer, who alleges that her landlord, Trinity Bui, wrongfully seized her high-end possessions after she fell behind on $90,000 in rent. Waheed, 46, originally rented a two-bedroom, two-bath apartment on the 18th floor for $7,500 a month in November 2022. However, after the […]
$520 Million in ‘Questionable’ COVID Payments Recovered by Maryland
Fraudulent Unemployment Insurance Payments Returned to Maryland Maryland officials announced that unemployment insurance payments suspected of fraud during the pandemic have been returned, thanks to efforts from the U.S. Department of Labor, led by a representative of former President Trump. The announcement came from Lori Chavez Deremar’s secretary on Thursday, noting that this recovery was […]
Expected Facebook settlement payments will soon be sent to millions of users.
The long-awaited payments from the $725 million Facebook settlement have finally been distributed to millions of eligible users. Distributions commenced in August 2025 and will continue over the next ten weeks, managed by a designated company. This saga started a few years back when Meta, Facebook’s parent company, agreed to pay the hefty sum due […]
Social Security recipients could receive a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment in their 2026 payments.
Social Security Turns 90: Insights and Challenges Recently, President Donald Trump addressed the 90th anniversary of Social Security, highlighting initiatives aimed at enhancing service for beneficiaries. A new report indicates that the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for next year is expected to be significant. The Senior Citizens League released an update suggesting that projections show the […]
Predicted increase in Social Security payments for 2026
Potential Social Security Benefit Increase for 2026 Social Security beneficiaries may see their monthly checks rise next year due to cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), though senior advocacy groups warn that this increase might not fully offset the impact of growing inflation. Recent estimates from the Senior Citizens League indicate a significant forecast for COLA based on […]
Unexpected news about online bill payments: Your bank might still be sending paper checks.
Mortgage Payment Mishap: A Cautionary Tale Ever thought about paying bills online for added safety? Well, one woman, Angela Toruette, thought she was securely handling her mortgage payments online. That is, until she got an unexpected letter from her mortgage provider. Until recently, Toruette had always paid her mortgage on time. Then, she received an […]
Louisiana Medicaid review uncovers $9.6 million in payments made to deceased beneficiaries
Baton Rouge, LA Louisiana’s Medicaid program, a significant expense for the state, provides healthcare to over 1.6 million residents. Typically, when a beneficiary passes away, they are removed from the Medicaid roster. However, between February 2019 and March 2025, the state disbursed $9.6 million for 1,072 individuals who had died. The Legislative Audit Office of […]