Texas SNAP benefits for March 2026 will be distributed between March 16 and 28 for households approved after June 2020. Payment dates depend on the last two digits of the EDG number.
Texas Lottery announced the March 2, 2026 results. Powerball numbers were 02, 17, 18, 38, 62 with Powerball 20, while Lotto Texas drew 01, 02, 32, 42, 44, 53.
Abbas Araghchi, the Foreign Minister of Iran, stated that Tehran is willing to establish better relations through indirect talks with the United States if both sides stop their military operations.
Born in 1959 in Meybod, Iran, Arafi has long been embedded in the country’s religious establishment.
New federal estimates warn Social Security trust funds may run out by 2034. If no action is taken, retirees could face benefit cuts of around 20-23%, raising concerns nationwide.
Florida’s Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) for March 2026 will arrive between March 2 and 3. Families receive funds on EBT cards, with amounts depending on household size and income.
Starting March 7, 2026, Social Security will use new national systems. Appointments may be harder to get and claim processing could slow temporarily, though payments and eligibility stay the same.
The system will distribute retirement disability SSDI and survivor benefits through these payment dates.
You can find your case number on approval letters, Notices of Action, and your benefits portal account.
The IRS began e-Filing on January 26, 2026, with early direct deposits starting February 6. PATH Act refunds release February 27. Most refunds are expected within 21 days of filing.
USAA members in the military could receive their second February 2026 paycheck on February 25, two days before the official February 27 payday.
Many families are waiting to know when February 2026 CalFresh food stamp payments will arrive. Deposits are made automatically to EBT cards.
This figure is 0.3 percentage points higher than earlier IMF forecasts from October, showcasing the resilience bolstered by strong exports and fiscal stimuli, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Zohran Mamdani warns New Yorkers that a 9.5% property tax increase could happen if lawmakers do not tax the wealthy. Homeowners, renters, and small businesses may face higher costs citywide.
The United States Mint has introduced its 2026 coin collections to honor America’s 250th anniversary, featuring special silver, gold, and proof coins celebrating the nation’s history and heritage.
The development, coupled with a strengthening dollar, contributed to the precious metal’s slump.
Social Security payments go out on February 18, 2026, to beneficiaries born between the 11th and 20th who filed for retirement, SSDI, or survivor benefits after May 1997.
California does not tax Social Security benefits at the state level, but retirees may still owe federal taxes and must pay state income tax on other retirement income sources.
To join the VA Dental Insurance Program, you must be enrolled in VA health care as a veteran or enrolled in Civilian Health and Medical Program of the Department of Veterans Affairs as an eligible family member.
Costco has canceled Synergy Restaurant Gift Cards after the issuer filed for bankruptcy, making cards bought between October 2025 and January 2026 invalid, with refunds available in stores.
Tariffs are taxes levied on imported goods typically intended to protect domestic industries or to pressure trading partners.
California has passed a new law banning unaccredited companies from charging veterans fees for helping with VA benefit claims and wanting to protect former service members from high costs and unfair practices.
First lady Melania Trump will also be making the trip to Fort Bragg, one of the largest military bases in the world by population, to spend time with military families.
If Congress fails to fix Social Security’s funding gap, a projected 23% cut in 2033 could shrink a $2,000 monthly benefit to about $1,540, affecting millions of retirees nationwide.
In 2026, veterans with a 70% VA disability rating receive $1,808.45 per month tax-free, with higher payments available for those who have spouses, children, or qualify for additional benefits.
