For years, many older Canadians have quietly wondered whether their retirement income would actually cover their monthly bills, let alone leave room for anything extra. The good news is that number is starting to look a lot better for some people and this is attributed to a combination of CPP (Canada Pension Plan), OAS (Old … Read more
For years, women born in the 1950s have been quietly fighting a battle few saw coming. It wasn’t about demanding more than they deserved; it was about being blindsided. The government changed the state pension age with the principle of equality considered, but the way it was done wasn’t. From 2010 to 2018, the pension … Read more
For many households across the UK, 2025 hasn’t exactly been easy, contributed to several factors ranging from political instability in recent times, unfavourable economic policies, and migrants piling up, leading to unemployment and inflation. Prices of food are still high, energy bills continue to dent the pocket and inflation while slowing, is still hovering above … Read more
Good news for retirees: a frustrating rule that required an in-person visit just to reset or verify your Social Security PIN has now been dropped. After years of pushing people toward the nearest field office for something as simple as a forgotten code, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has finally changed its policy, and this … Read more
Canada is considered an industrialized nation that has been dependent on its skilled workers who have run its economy. They contribute to their pension funds throughout their tenure in the hope of a secure future and a financially safe old age. With the arrival of august, payment will be released for old age security (OAS) … Read more
With the initiation of August, Canadians are preparing for the payout from CRA regarding the carbon rebate initiative. Aligning with the SDGs by the UN, the Canadian government is gearing up for the reduction in emissions and pushing the populace towards sustainable alternatives. The CCR, which used to go by the name Climate Action Incentive Payment, is … Read more
As 2025 approaches the middle, there are several programs initiated by the government that are becoming talk of the town because half of the year has passed, and what impact they have on the ground. One such policy is disability benefits, which are to support people with physical or psychological disorders, making it difficult for … Read more
Tens of thousands of Americans who rely on Social Security are now facing something they didn’t expect: letters demanding that they pay back thousands of dollars they thought they were rightfully owed. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has quietly launched a large-scale benefits clawback, targeting individuals who were allegedly overpaid, sometimes years ago. And for … Read more
If you’re like millions of Americans who got an email from the Social Security Administration this July, you might’ve been left scratching your head. The message seemed to celebrate some major tax relief tied to a bill from Donald Trump. The headline takeaway? Most Social Security recipients supposedly don’t pay federal taxes anymore on their … Read more
Minimum wage is among the most significant aspects that are discussed because it determines the value of an individual’s time and labour. It is essential for survival as well because the subsistence of any individual depends on the pay he/she gets through the work performed. Alaska is a remote state of the USA, which is … Read more