Anushka Jha 
The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has recently announced a 6.7% increase in various benefits for the upcoming year, marking a significant rise that will take effect from April 8, 2024. This announcement, made on November 22, 2024, is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) data from September 2024. In addition to this, … Read more
In August 2024, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will implement changes to benefit payment schedules across the UK. These changes are primarily due to bank holidays and are designed to ensure that recipients of benefits like Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Employment and Support Allowance (ESA), and Universal Credit receive their payments on time. … Read more
Since its establishment in 1935, Social Security has been a foundational element of the American retirement system. However, while it plays a crucial role in providing financial security to the elderly, Social Security was never designed to be the sole source of income for retirees. Instead, it was intended as a supplemental income. Despite this, … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a lifeline for millions of Americans, providing essential payments to retirees and disabled individuals nationwide. These payments are crucial in helping recipients cover their living expenses and keep pace with inflation. But how exactly does one qualify for these payments, and when can beneficiaries expect to receive them? Let’s … Read more
As October approaches, millions of retirees are eagerly anticipating the announcement of the 2025 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). However, this year’s COLA, while historically significant, may fall short of expectations, leaving many seniors concerned about their financial future. For the vast majority of Americans aged 62 and older, Social Security is more than just … Read more
Many people assume that once they start receiving Social Security benefits, there’s nothing more they can do to increase their monthly payments. However, that’s not entirely true. While it’s more challenging to boost your Social Security income after you’ve already filed, there are still a few strategies you can employ to increase your benefits. Let’s … Read more
In August 2024, Alaska residents are set to receive the next round of stimulus checks, with each eligible citizen expected to receive $1,312. These payments, known as the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), are part of a longstanding policy that distributes a portion of the state’s oil revenues to its residents. This year’s distribution is … Read more
The HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has recently launched a significant initiative to address underpayments in state pensions, specifically targeting around 210,000 senior women. These payments, estimated to be around £5,000 per individual, are being issued to those who were affected by missing National Insurance (NI) Credits and Home Responsibilities Protection (HRP) between 1978 and … Read more
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign represents thousands of women born in the 1950s who have been adversely affected by changes to the UK State Pension Age. These women had anticipated receiving their state pensions at age 60, only to find that the pension age had been raised by up to six years. … Read more
The Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaign has highlighted the injustices faced by millions of British women born between 1950 and 1960 due to sudden changes in the State Pension Age. These changes left many women unprepared for the delays in their retirement and the financial hardships that followed. Recently, the Scottish National Party … Read more