Millions of AT\&T customers may soon receive compensation following a landmark class-action settlement over two major data breaches that exposed sensitive customer information. A U.S. federal judge has given preliminary approval, allowing the settlement process to move forward. Official claim notifications are set to begin on August 4, 2025. The breaches, first reported in 2024 … Read more
In a major step to ease the pressure of inflation and rising property taxes, New York State has officially launched the 2025 STAR (School Tax Relief) Program, offering financial assistance of up to \$1,500 for eligible households. Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed that more than two million residents will benefit from this initiative, either through direct … Read more
New York State has introduced a groundbreaking new program offering a one-time payment of \$1,800 to low-income families with newborn children. The initiative, called the Birth Allowance for Beginning Year (BABY) Benefit, is part of the Fiscal Year 2026 budget and aims to provide targeted economic relief during the early and most challenging months of … Read more
Nearly 584,000 Coloradans about 10% of the state’s population—are eligible for extra monthly benefits this summer under a state-backed initiative that encourages healthy food purchases. The Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS), in partnership with Nourish Colorado, has relaunched the SNAP Produce Bonus Program, offering up to \$60 per month in matched benefits for fresh … Read more
A proposed class action settlement worth \$425 million has been announced in the case In re: Capital One 360 Savings Account Interest Rate Litigation, currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia. The settlement addresses allegations that Capital One paid lower interest rates to customers with 360 Savings accounts compared … Read more
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has announced a \$42 million national initiative to expand legal services for Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The program, launched under the Legal Services for Veterans (LSV) Grant, will distribute funding to organizations providing legal aid on issues such as housing, benefits, family disputes, … Read more
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled a sweeping pro-family initiative that would create \$1,000 investment accounts for every newborn in America between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. The program, called the Trump Account, was introduced during a White House roundtable alongside major business leaders. Marketed as part of Trump’s broader legislative package, … Read more
Millions of U.S. Hyundai and Kia owners could soon receive cash compensation, reimbursements, or extended warranty protections after a \$62.1 million class action settlement was announced. The case centers on defective airbag control units (ACUs) manufactured by ZF-TRW, which may fail during crashes due to electrical overstress, preventing airbags from deploying. Although Hyundai and Kia … Read more
Parents of teenagers aged 16 to 19 have been urged by HMRC to confirm their Child Benefit eligibility before the fast-approaching deadline of August 31, 2025.** Families whose children continue in education or training beyond age 16 must update their claim to avoid payments being cut off automatically. This reminder comes as thousands of households … Read more
Singaporean families are set to benefit from fresh financial support aimed at easing the costs of raising children and covering education expenses. Starting in July 2025, the government will provide \$500 in Child LifeSG Credits (CLC) for younger children, while students aged 13 to 20 will receive a \$500 top-up to their Edusave or Post-Secondary … Read more