Veterans across the United States can expect a modest but meaningful boost in their monthly disability payments beginning December 1, 2025, as part of the 2026 VA cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has confirmed a 2.8% increase in all disability compensation rates — aligning with the Social Security Administration (SSA) COLA … Read more
A major policy change is about to reshape food assistance in America. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed that beginning November 1, 2025, new nationwide work requirements will take full effect for SNAP participants classified as able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs). The update ends the long-standing flexibility states had to waive time limits, … Read more
America’s retirement landscape may be on the brink of its biggest transformation in decades. With the Social Security trust fund projected to be depleted by 2033, policymakers are seriously considering a dramatic shift: raising the full retirement age (FRA) to 69. The plan, though controversial, aims to ensure the long-term solvency of a program that … Read more
Federal employees will see a 1% across-the-board pay raise starting January 11, 2026, under President Donald Trump’s Alternative Pay Plan for 2026. While this modest increase reflects a restrained fiscal approach amid tightening federal budgets, the administration carved out an additional 2.8% special raise for law enforcement personnel, citing national security and recruitment challenges. The … Read more
In one of the largest telecommunications settlements of the decade, Verizon Communications Inc. has agreed to pay $100 million to resolve allegations that it overcharged customers through undisclosed “administrative fees.” Millions of subscribers began receiving cash payouts in mid-2025, marking a significant win for consumer transparency in the telecom industry. While Verizon denied wrongdoing, the … Read more
In 2025, Cash App’s parent company, Block, Inc., agreed to a $12.5 million class action settlement after being accused of violating Washington’s spam communication laws. The lawsuit claims that the company’s “Invite Friends” feature sent automated marketing messages to people who never consented to receive them. These messages, which many users described as “unsolicited promotions,” … Read more
For millions of Americans, receiving random texts from companies is just an annoyance—until it becomes a legal issue. That’s what happened with Cash App, one of the country’s most widely used financial platforms. In a case filed by a Washington State resident, Cash App was accused of sending promotional referral texts to thousands of people … Read more
In 2024, AT&T suffered two major data breaches, exposing the personal information of millions of customers. As a result, the company has agreed to a $177 million settlement to compensate affected individuals. If you were impacted by either breach, you could be eligible for compensation, with payouts of up to $7,500. But don’t wait—claims must … Read more
In a landmark decision, the U.S. government has announced a nationwide minimum wage increase, the largest in over a decade. Beginning November 7, 2025, the federal minimum wage will rise from $7.25 to $10.50 per hour — a 45% jump that’s expected to affect nearly 60 million workers. The move comes amid rising living costs, … Read more
If you’ve seen social-media posts claiming Panera Bread is handing out $6,500 checks to anyone who shows a receipt — pause before you click. The viral headline stems from a real class-action settlement, but the details circulating online twist the facts. Here’s the accurate breakdown of what the Panera Bread Data Breach Settlement covers, who … Read more