The Canadian government has announced a GST/HST Credit increase set to take effect in mid-2025, providing essential financial relief to low- and modest-income households. This annual adjustment, based on inflation, ensures that the credit keeps pace with rising living costs such as groceries, housing, and utilities. The updated credit will be calculated based on taxpayers’ … Read more
If you rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration (SSA), you may be wondering why your payment isn’t arriving on March 1st, 2025. Don’t worry – there’s no mistake, and you’re not missing anything. The change in the payment schedule is simply due to the timing of the dates. Let’s take … Read more
Recent rumors circulating about a $5,000 Centrelink bonus for February 2025 have caused excitement and confusion among Australian recipients. However, official updates clarify that the genuine bonus payment is set at a more modest $890. Along with this one-time payment, several other support measures and indexation increases are also coming into effect in 2025. This … Read more
For recipients of disability checks in the United States, including SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and VA Disability benefits, there are specific criteria to meet in order to receive payments. While the Social Security checks are typically spread over four separate payment dates each month, VA Disability benefits are always disbursed on the same day. … Read more
In March 2025, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) beneficiaries in the United States should be aware of an adjustment in the payment schedule. Due to the first day of March falling on a Saturday, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will disburse SSI payments on February 28, 2025. Consequently, recipients will not receive an SSI check during … Read more
The Old Age Security (OAS) program remains a critical component of the Canadian social safety net, providing monthly income support to seniors across the country. Amid rising living costs and economic pressures, rumors of a $2,350 boost to the standard OAS payments have generated considerable interest among Canadian seniors. Although the boost remains unconfirmed by … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has issued an urgent warning to retirees across the United States: failure to comply with key procedures could result in the cancellation of monthly Social Security benefits. Millions depend on these benefits to cover essential expenses like housing, food, and healthcare. This article explains why compliance is crucial, details the … Read more
On January 5, 2025, former President Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (SSFA) into law. This landmark legislation repeals two longstanding provisions—the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) – which, for over four decades, reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for many public sector employees and retirees, including … Read more
The Social Security Administration has announced an important change to the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment schedule. Beneficiaries can now expect their March payment to arrive earlier than usual, with funds scheduled to be delivered on February 28, 2025. This update means that in just four days, eligible recipients will receive their SSI payment—on average, … Read more
Centrelink’s Parenting Payment remains a critical support system for Australian families, providing much-needed financial assistance while raising children. In February 2025, the payment structure has been updated to offer up to $915 per fortnight for single parents and up to $718.10 per fortnight for partnered parents. This article outlines the eligibility criteria, detailed claim process, … Read more