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Starting July 2025, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will introduce increased payments across five major benefit programs, aiming to provide additional relief amid rising living costs. These adjustments include the GST/HST Credit, Advanced Canada Workers Benefit, Canada Child Benefit, Ontario Trillium Benefit, and the new Canada Disability Benefit. If you qualify, you could see more Continue reading

Thousands of Alaskans are set to receive a $1,702 stimulus payment in 2025 as part of the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) program — a unique, state-funded initiative that redistributes wealth from the state’s oil revenues directly to its residents. While many Americans continue to hope for new federal stimulus checks, it’s important to note Continue reading

Starting July 2025, a new federal driving law will take effect across the United States, requiring stricter license renewal rules for drivers aged 70 and above. The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) introduced these changes to ensure road safety as the country’s senior driving population continues to grow rapidly. With over 48 million Americans aged Continue reading

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has delayed grant disbursements for over 210,000 beneficiaries scheduled to receive payments in June 2025, following an extensive income verification process. The decision comes after SASSA flagged a large number of accounts through its monthly cross-checks with banks, credit bureaus, and other government data systems. This income check Continue reading

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has issued an urgent warning to all grant recipients regarding the spread of false claims about SASSA Double Grant Payments in June 2025. In recent weeks, social media platforms have been flooded with viral messages falsely suggesting that beneficiaries will receive two grant payments in June, sparking confusion Continue reading

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has officially confirmed the SRD R370 grant payment dates for June 2025, bringing clarity to millions of beneficiaries who rely on this critical monthly support. The SASSA Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant, which currently provides R370 per month, remains a vital safety net for individuals facing unemployment, Continue reading

The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has launched a new digital verification process for applicants of the R370 Social Relief of Distress (SRD) Grant, effective Saturday, 7 June 2025. This significant policy update impacts all new and reapplying SRD grant seekers, marking a major shift in how eligibility and identity are confirmed. With financial Continue reading

As of June 20, 2025, applications for the long-awaited Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) are officially open. This federal income support program will provide up to $200 per month to eligible working-age Canadians with disabilities, beginning with the first round of payments in July 2025. Designed to reduce poverty and support independence, the Canada Disability Benefit Continue reading

As inflation continues to put pressure on Canadian households, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has confirmed a 2.7% benefits payment increase starting in July 2025. This annual adjustment aims to help families, low-income workers, seniors, and persons with disabilities keep up with the rising cost of living, including essentials like food, rent, transportation, and utilities. Continue reading