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Chase Home Lending Launches Limited-Time “Mortgage Rate Sale” Plus Stackable Home Loan Perks — Ends August 18

Borrowers could save thousands over the life of their loan with this rare offer In a move highlighting the competitive shifts in the housing market, Chase Ho...

IRS-Administered $6,000 Tax Deduction Could Boost Refunds for Seniors

Older adults continue to face higher prices for prescription drugs, groceries, and basic household goods. To help offset those rising costs, a new federal tax deduction for Americans age 65 and older cou...

Got a Tax Extension? File Now Using This Free IRS Tool

If you filed for a tax extension this year, you still have until October 15 to submit your return. But the IRS is urging taxpayers to file now instead of waiting until the last minute.   Why File Your Taxes Ea...

April 2025 Stimulus Payments: Unclaimed Relief Funds and State-Specific Payouts You Should Know About

With rising prices and financial uncertainty still affecting millions of Americans, every dollar counts. Yet, more than a million taxpayers have unknowingly left money on ...

Social Security and SNAP Payment Schedule for March: Don’t Miss Your Deposit

Millions of Americans receiving benefits from the Social Security Administration and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program should take note that March 2026 payments come with a key calenda...

Will Social Security Be There for You? How to Protect Yourself from the Coming Crisis

Social Security benefits are a vital part of retirement plans for millions of Americans, but the program is facing growing issues that are causing concern. From funding shortfalls to conf...

Evacuation Zones and Shelters for Hurricane Milton: Where Floridians Can Stay Safe

With Hurricane Milton escalating into a Category 5 storm, Florida residents in high-risk areas must take immediate action to ensure their safety. Be prepared. It's now or never: A S...

How to Keep Your Social Security Paper Checks After Sept. 30

Starting October 1, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will stop mailing paper checks to almost all beneficiaries, switching to direct deposit or the Direct Express® prepaid debit card. However, y...

Goodbye to Full SNAP Payments: USDA Orders States to Take Benefits Back

Millions of Americans depending on SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) are facing a new challenge this November. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has ordered all states to halt fu...