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$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

$200 Monthly Social Security Boost Proposed — Here’s What the Government Actually Announced for 2026

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As inflation continues to strain American households, particularly seniors on fixed incomes, millions of retirees are looking to the federal government for relief. On October 24, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) confirmed that benefits will rise 2.8% in 2026 — a standard Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) designed to help offset inflation. But for … Read more

Some States Will Get Higher Social Security Increases — Here’s the 2026 Ranking List

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While the Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed that all beneficiaries will receive the same 2.8% Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) in 2026, not everyone will see the same dollar increase. Because the percentage boost applies to each person’s base benefit, retirees in states with higher average payments will receive larger increases in absolute terms. And as … Read more

After Weeks of “Final” Deadlines, the Government Quietly Walks Back Plan to End All Social Security Paper Checks

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For nearly a century, that pale-green paper check bearing the U.S. Treasury seal stood for more than money — it represented security, trust, and continuity. And until recently, the federal government was ready to retire it forever. After September 30, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) had declared it would end all paper benefit checks, … Read more

Stimulus Payment November 2025: IRS Direct Deposit Relief Payment & $2,000 Tariff Dividend — The Facts You Need to Know

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Rumors are swirling across social media that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks or “tariff dividend” payments before the end of 2025 — with claims that Americans will soon see $1,400 to $2,000 appear in their bank accounts via IRS direct deposit. But before you start planning how to spend … Read more

After Weeks of ‘Final’ Deadlines, the Government Is Now Quietly Walking Back Its Plan to End All Social Security Paper Checks

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The Social Security Administration (SSA) has quietly reversed its plan to end paper checks by 2025, following widespread criticism from advocacy groups, lawmakers, and state officials. Initially part of a broader push to modernize and reduce costs through digital payments, the decision encountered significant opposition, particularly from seniors and rural communities. While the Trump administration’s … Read more