The 2025 Federal Budget has yet to introduce any plans to raise Centrelink payments. While the Labor government has allocated billions of dollars toward various initiatives such as HECS debt relief, cheaper medicines, childcare subsidies, and energy rebates, there will be no additional funding directed toward the millions of Australians who rely on social support … Read more
If you’re a disability worker receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), it’s important to confirm whether your payment will be deposited into your bank account on the fourth Wednesday of March. The Social Security Administration (SSA) processes three large payment groups each month, directing funds to eligible recipients of the federal SSDI program. For March … Read more
If you or someone you know is relying on the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) Disability Benefit, you’re not alone. Many Canadians depend on this benefit as a vital source of financial support when serious, long-term health conditions prevent them from working. In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about the $1,673.24 CPP … Read more
A major error by the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has resulted in a staggering loss of over R140 million. This blunder was attributed to delays in the delivery of official death registrations from the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). As a consequence, SASSA mistakenly made 75,000 social grant payments to individuals who were … Read more
Millions of Americans who depend on Social Security are eagerly awaiting one of their last payments for March 2025. However, not everyone will receive a payment on this date. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that the final payment for March 26, 2025, will be given to a specific group of beneficiaries based on … Read more
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has officially confirmed that the next round of Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payments will be deposited into bank accounts across the country on March 27, 2025. Whether you’re a retiree relying on these funds, someone new to Canada building their financial future, or simply interested in how the CPP works, … Read more
Centrelink recipients are being advised of potential changes to their payment schedule due to the proximity of Easter and Anzac Day holidays. These public holidays, falling relatively close together this year, may impact when payments are made. Service closures during this period will affect the timing of both payments and reporting deadlines. Centrelink Service Closures … Read more
The 2025 tax season officially began on January 27, 2025, with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) actively processing and issuing refunds for 2024 individual tax returns. Taxpayers who filed their returns electronically can typically expect refunds within 21 days, although certain delays may occur due to issues such as filing methods, errors, or specific credits. … Read more
Alaska offers a stimulus check every year called the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), available exclusively to its residents. The dividend is funded through the state’s oil extraction profits and provides financial assistance to thousands of eligible citizens annually. The upcoming PFD for 2025 is projected to be $1,718 per person, an increase from the $1,702 … Read more
When facing financial hardship due to unforeseen circumstances, having access to support can make a significant difference. Centrelink’s $1,000 Hardship Boost offers much-needed assistance to Australians enduring severe financial distress caused by critical events. However, eligibility is limited to specific groups, and not everyone will qualify. In this article, we’ll explore the eligibility criteria, how … Read more