The annual Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) combined with a one-time Energy Relief Payment totals $1,702 in 2024 Alaska residents received a combined payout of $1,702 in 2024, which includes $1,403.83 from the Permanent Fund Dividend and an additional $298.17 as an Energy Relief Payment to help cover high energy expenses. This annual benefit reflects … Read more
Could the Spare Change in Your Pocket Be Worth a Fortune? Discover 5 State Quarters That Might Make You a Millionaire! That dusty coin jar sitting in your kitchen could be hiding something extraordinary. While it may seem like ordinary spare change, certain coins from the U.S. Mint’s 50 State Quarters Program—released between 1999 and … Read more
Could Your 1976 Bicentennial Quarter Be Worth Over $5 Million? Here’s What You Need to Know The 1976 Bicentennial Quarter isn’t just a nostalgic reminder of America’s 200th birthday—it might be a small fortune hiding in plain sight. While most of these coins are only worth their face value, a select few with rare characteristics … Read more
The United States did not start as an independent country. That status was officially achieved on July 4, 1776, when the Declaration of Independence was signed. Over the following two centuries, the country experienced monumental challenges—from wars and economic depressions to political upheavals—that helped define both America and the modern world. Each year on July … Read more
Fourth Stimulus Check 2025: The federal government has officially introduced a new initiative reminiscent of prior relief efforts, though it’s not categorized as a traditional fourth stimulus check. Dubbed “Trump Accounts,” this program is a central component of the “One Big Beautiful” bill, proposed by former President Donald J. Trump. While the structure is different … Read more
Social Security beneficiaries could see a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, based on the latest inflation trends analyzed by independent policy analyst Mary Johnson. This newly updated projection, released this week, marks a slight rise from last month’s estimate of 2.4%. If the 2.5% COLA becomes official, it would match this year’s increase and … Read more
Rumors of a Fourth Stimulus Check Coming in 2025: Speculation about a possible fourth stimulus check in 2025 has been making the rounds online, fueled by past comments from former President Donald Trump and ongoing chatter across social media. However, these rumors are not backed by any official sources. As of now, no new stimulus … Read more
Student loan forgiveness in the U.S. is facing new uncertainty as the Trump administration outlines major changes to federal relief efforts. Central to this shift are proposed revisions to both the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program and income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, which have long offered critical relief for public sector workers and low-income borrowers. … Read more
Need a hint for today’s Connections puzzle? (Friday, June 13) Another day, another brain-bending round of Connections. If you’re finding today’s puzzle especially tricky, you’re not alone — and luckily, we’ve got just the right amount of hints, clues, and even the full answer to help you power through. Feel free to use a single … Read more