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You may have seen headlines claiming millions of Americans are owed COVID-era tax refunds. The reality is more limited. There’s no new IRS payout or automatic check. However, a recen...

Last checked: May 8, 2026 When money is tight, government assistance can provide food, housing, health coverage, and temporary cash support. These programs are funded federally and usually run by state or...

Many Americans have been searching online for information about a possible $2,000 stimulus payment in July 2026. Here's what you need to know: No such payment has been approved by the federal government. Wh...

Another Round of Payments Is Coming If you received money from Facebook's $725 million privacy settlement last year, you might get a second payment soon. This new round of payment...

A large legal settlement worth $135 million may put cash in the pockets of millions of Android phone users across the country.   What Happened? A lawsuit claimed that Android phones were sending data witho...

Buying a home has become increasingly challenging due to high prices and high interest rates. However, new data shows that help for home buyers is reaching historic levels. According to tracking firm Down Pay...

As of August 2025, several states have open or active LIHEAP Summer Cooling Programs to assist low-income households with cooling costs during the hottest months.  These progra...

Comcast is paying $117.5 million to settle a lawsuit related to a data breach that happened in October 2023. Hackers accessed Comcast's systems between October 16 and October 19, 2023. The company told the public a...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has confirmed the payment schedule for the rest of the year. Despite any potential administrative delays or government disruptions, benefit payments will continue to be ...