The idea of a $1,702 stimulus payment for February 2025 has sparked interest among Americans looking for financial assistance. However, a closer look reveals that this is not a federally approved stimulus check but rather a specific payment available to Alaska residents through the state’s Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD). Below, we clarify who is eligible … Read more
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has once again made headlines by referring to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as a “dictator,” a statement that has sparked diplomatic tensions and raised questions about the future of U.S.-Ukraine relations. Trump’s remarks come at a time when Ukraine is still fighting against Russian aggression, relying on Western military and … Read more
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has long advocated for improved relations with Russia, a stance that has resurfaced in his recent foreign policy discussions. While diplomatic engagement with Russia is not inherently problematic, many security analysts, historians, and policymakers warn that history suggests such a move could be a serious strategic mistake. As tensions remain … Read more
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced strong opposition to Tesla’s potential expansion into India, stating that such a move would be “very unfair” to the United States economy and workers. His comments come amid ongoing negotiations between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and the Indian government, which is actively working to attract foreign automakers to … Read more
Global pension assets have surged to an all-time high of $58.5 trillion as of December 2024, marking a 4.9% increase from the previous year. According to the latest Global Pension Assets Study by WTW’s Thinking Ahead Institute, this growth is primarily driven by the expansion of defined contribution (DC) pension markets, as well as increased … Read more
In 2025, the Full Retirement Age (FRA) for Social Security benefits in the United States will increase to 66 years and 10 months. This change applies to individuals born in 1959, who will reach their FRA in 2025. This is part of a gradual increase in retirement age initiated by Congress in 1983 to strengthen … Read more
In a landmark move, the Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law on January 5, 2025, restoring full Social Security benefits to over 3.2 million public sector employees, including teachers, firefighters, and police officers. This legislation eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—two rules that had significantly reduced or … Read more
Social Security beneficiaries may see a smaller cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 compared to recent years. Early forecasts suggest that the 2026 COLA could be as low as 2.1% or 2.3%, a decline from the 2.5% adjustment in 2025. While Social Security increases are designed to keep up with inflation, a lower COLA may impact … Read more
Millions of Social Security recipients will see their monthly payments rise in 2025, thanks to a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The increase, aimed at keeping benefits in line with inflation, will impact more than 72.5 million Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries. Why the COLA Increase Matters The Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates … Read more
For years, rumors have circulated online claiming that a Bicentennial Quarter is worth $1.5 billion and may still be in circulation. But how much truth is there to this claim? In reality, while Bicentennial Quarters can be valuable under specific conditions, the notion of a single coin being worth billions is a myth. However, some … Read more