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The holidays are here, and whispers of a $1,000 holiday payment are lighting up social media feeds. With Thanksgiving behind us and Christmas looming, families are pinching pennies amid 3.2% jumps in grocery prices and 4.2% hikes in energy bills. Viral claims promise a quick federal cash drop to ease the squeeze – but hold … Read more
Are you hearing buzz about a $1600 stimulus check 2025? You’re not alone. Social media is full of posts promising quick cash from the government. But let’s cut through the noise: there’s no brand-new federal handout hitting everyone’s bank account this year. Instead, the talk stems from old unclaimed COVID relief money plus fresh state … Read more
As of December 4, 2025, there is no approved or scheduled federal $2,000 direct deposit payment from the IRS or any other U.S. government agency for December 2025. Rumors circulating online about a new “stimulus check,” “relief payment,” or “tariff dividend” are unverified and largely stem from misinformation on social media and unofficial websites. These … Read more
In 2025, Block Inc. (the parent company of Cash App) agreed to a $12.5 million class action settlement to resolve allegations in the lawsuit Bottoms v. Block Inc. (Case No. 2:23-cv-01969-MJP). The suit claimed Cash App violated Washington state’s privacy and consumer protection laws by sending unauthorized promotional or referral text messages—such as “Invite a … Read more
As inflation lingers and everyday costs climb in late 2025, a proposed Democratic bill is sparking hope for millions of retirees: an extra $200 per month in Social Security benefits. Dubbed the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act, this legislation aims to deliver temporary relief starting January 2026, stacking on top of the 2.8% Cost-of-Living … Read more
As inflation lingers and everyday costs climb in late 2025, a proposed Democratic bill is sparking hope for millions of retirees: an extra $200 per month in Social Security benefits. Dubbed the Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act, this legislation aims to deliver temporary relief starting January 2026, stacking on top of the 2.8% Cost-of-Living … Read more
As of December 1, 2025, there’s no confirmed $2,000 direct deposit payment from the IRS or federal government arriving this month or anytime soon. Viral claims of automatic “tariff dividend” or “stimulus” checks hitting accounts on November 30 (or batches from Nov 10-25) are false—often scams designed to steal your SSN, bank details, or fees … Read more
Viral emails, texts, and social media posts are claiming a “$2,000 federal direct deposit” from the IRS will hit bank accounts on or around November 30, 2025, as part of an “inflation relief” or “tariff dividend” program. These messages often include fake eligibility quizzes, “claim now” links, and promises of automatic payments for low-income households. … Read more
Viral posts and emails claiming the IRS has “confirmed” $2,000 direct deposit payments arriving on November 30, 2025, are flooding inboxes and social media feeds. These messages promise quick relief for inflation-hit households, complete with fake eligibility quizzes and “claim now” links. The reality? The IRS has not confirmed any such payments, and no new … Read more
Got ₹1 lakh burning a hole in your savings account? In 2025, with inflation at 5-6% and markets showing steady growth (Nifty up 12% YTD), it’s the perfect time to invest smartly. The key to turning this modest sum into a large fund (₹5-10 lakh+ over 5-10 years) lies in diversification, risk matching, and compounding. … Read more