Finance

$51 Refund for Millions — Amazon Confirms Automatic Reimbursements After $2.5 Billion Prime Subscription Settlement

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Amazon is preparing to return billions of dollars to U.S. customers after agreeing to a record-breaking $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over deceptive Prime subscription practices. The deal, finalized in October 2025, resolves years of allegations that Amazon used “dark patterns” — manipulative website design techniques — to make it confusing … Read more

$725 Stimulus Payment for Everyone on November 15, 2025: Don’t Miss Your Eligibility Check

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California is concluding its Family First Economic Pilot Program, offering $725 monthly payments to low-income families with young children. The program’s final payment, made in November 2025, marks the end of a year-long initiative designed to explore the impacts of unconditional direct financial assistance. Over the year, the program has provided $8,700 to 200 families, … Read more

Social Security Paper Checks Are Not Ending – Government Backtracks After Last-Minute Pushback

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) is pushing forward with a significant change in how federal benefits are distributed. After years of “final” deadlines, the government will phase out paper checks for Social Security payments by September 30, 2025. This transition, prompted by a White House directive, aims to cut costs, reduce fraud risks, and speed … Read more

HM Revenue & Customs launches £48.5M operation — State Pensioners targeted through November for this reason

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HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has officially rolled out a £48.5 million repayment operation this November 2025, focusing on state pensioners who have been overtaxed while withdrawing their pension savings. The initiative is part of the UK’s Pension Freedoms policy, introduced in 2015, which allows retirees to access their defined contribution pension pots flexibly. However, … Read more

DWP PIP Update 2025: Major Changes Coming for Disability Benefit Scheme

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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has officially launched a significant review of the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) system. This update, the first comprehensive review since PIP was introduced, is aimed at making the system more fair, inclusive, and reflective of the lived experiences of disabled individuals. The goal is to modernise disability benefits … Read more

DWP to Launch Bank Account Checks from April 2026

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Starting in April 2026, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will be granted powers to conduct targeted checks on the bank accounts of individuals receiving certain means-tested benefits. These checks will aim to identify discrepancies that could suggest a claimant no longer qualifies for their benefit, such as having savings over the capital limit. … Read more