In 2025, the Full Retirement Age (FRA) in the United States will undergo significant adjustments, impacting millions of workers planning for their retirement. As part of the effort to sustain the Social Security system and encourage Americans to work longer, the government is making changes to the FRA, the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), and retirement eligibility. … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced substantial changes to monthly payments for 62-year-old retirees, set to take effect in March 2025. These updates are part of the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), designed to help retirees maintain their purchasing power despite inflation. Key COLA Changes for 62-Year-Old Retirees The COLA increase for 2025 is a 2.5% … Read more
Centrelink recipients across Australia are in for some positive news in March 2025. The Australian government is making significant changes to welfare payments, providing much-needed financial relief. Whether you’re receiving the Age Pension, JobSeeker Payment, Disability Support Pension, or Family Tax Benefits, these updates will see extra funds added to your regular payments. Here’s a … Read more
Retirees, mark your calendars! The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to send out direct deposits of up to $1,980 on April 9, 2025, to eligible beneficiaries. If you’re aged 62 or 70, and your birthday falls between the 1st and 10th of any month, this payment could be yours. With the 2025 COLA increase now in effect, many retirees are seeing larger checks to … Read more
The world of coin collecting is filled with intriguing anomalies, but few are as captivating as the 1922 No D Lincoln Wheat Penny. This rare variant of the Lincoln cent has captured the fascination of numismatists and collectors alike, often commanding prices upwards of $30,000 at auctions. Let’s delve into the origins, distinguishing features, and … Read more
If you are wondering when your Social Security payment will arrive in April 2025, it’s crucial to take note of the following key dates. The Social Security schedule depends on two factors: when you first began receiving benefits and your birth month. The payments for April 2025 are distributed on specific Wednesdays: the 1st, 2nd, … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is preparing to issue the eagerly awaited HST/GST payment on April 4, 2025, offering valuable financial support to low- and modest-income Canadians. This quarterly, tax-free benefit is designed to ease the burden of goods and services tax (GST) and harmonized sales tax (HST), which individuals and families encounter when making … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced that SRD grant payments for April 2025 will be made earlier than usual, providing much-needed relief to millions of recipients ahead of the Easter holiday. Beneficiaries of the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, commonly known as the R350 grant, will receive R370, marking the official … Read more
The Australian Government is stepping up its financial support for seniors in 2025 through the Centrelink Age Pension Increase. This enhanced initiative is designed to ease financial stress among the elderly by offering fortnightly payments to qualifying individuals. These adjustments aim to help retirees meet rising living costs and cope with inflation. Overview of Centrelink … Read more
On April 9, 2025, the first round of Social Security payments for the month will be issued, bringing an additional boost to millions of retirees. This update specifically applies to beneficiaries born between the 1st and 10th of any month, who will receive their monthly payment with the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) factored in. COLA Increase: … Read more
