Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has proposed a $90 million property tax refund for seniors, offering about 10% back, though critics say it may not fully fix rising property tax burdens statewide.
Nearly half of US workers now see $1 million as the minimum for a comfortable retirement, as rising costs, taxes, and longer life expectancy push this figure.
The SSA has confirmed that millions of beneficiaries will receive their March 2026 Social Security payment early in February due to calendar rules when the first falls on a weekend.
The Powerball jackpot rolled over again after no top winner on Feb. 9, 2026. Here are the winning numbers, jackpot value, cash option, and what players can expect next.
Alaska residents are counting down the final days before $1,000 PFD stimulus payments arrive in February 2026, with eligibility status and deadlines playing a key role.
Presidents Day 2026 is a federal holiday in the US that honors past presidents. It falls on February 16, with government offices closed while many private businesses stay open.
USAA customers who are veterans or active service members may receive VA and military benefits early on February 13, 2026, if their direct deposit setup meets all requirements.
TrumpRx’s 2026 medication list includes dozens of discounted drugs for chronic illness, weight loss, fertility and other needs. It is offering cashpay savings through manufacturers and pharmacies without insurance involvement.
SMC-S is a special VA disability benefit that pays over $4,400 per month to veterans with severe service-connected conditions that limit independence or meet strict rating rules.
Spot gold logged its sharpest one-day drop since 1983 on Friday with a fall of more than 9%, and had lost a further 3.6% to $4,686.51 per ounce by 0504 GMT. U.S. gold futures for April delivery were down 0.8% at $4,707.60 per ounce.
Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said in a speech in the Annual Arab Fiscal Forum in Dubai that global growth has held up ‘remarkably well’ amid profound shifts in geopolitics, trade policy, technology, and demographics.
Botox has been added to a list of 15 high-cost drugs chosen for Medicare price talks in 2026, aiming to lower medicine costs for seniors and other beneficiaries.
Social Security and SSI payments for February will be sent on different dates based on benefit type and birth date, with some people paid early due to weekends.
VA benefits for February 2026 will be paid early. Because the month starts on a weekend, veterans can expect their payment on Friday, January 30, 2026.
Florida remains a low-tax state in 2026 with no income tax, but residents still pay sales and property taxes, with many exemptions that help families, retirees, and businesses save money.
NASA’s Artemis 2 astronauts have begun quarantine ahead of their historic moon mission, signaling launch preparations are advancing as the agency targets a February to April window for the crewed lunar flight.
Roughly 75% of the global population lives in countries defined as water-insecure or critically water-insecure, and around four billion people experience severe water scarcity for at least one month per year.
The team identified three massive blocks of elevated land, each between 75 and 105 miles long, with deep valleys nearly 25 miles wide and almost 3,900 feet deep cutting between them.
Within hours of the detention, family attorneys filed an emergency habeas petition, asking a federal judge to intervene on behalf of the toddler.
SNAP commonly known as food stamps helps roughly 42 million low- and moderate-income Americans buy groceries each month.
Shorter service periods mean a proportional benefit percentage for example, 90 % if you served at least 30 months but less than 36.
Social Security will send payments on Wednesday, Jan. 28, to eligible retirees, SSDI and survivor beneficiaries. This payment is for people whose birthdays fall between the 21st and 31st.
A White House official has said about 30 countries were expected to join the board, without providing details, while about 50 had been invited.
On the Multi Commodity Exchange, crude oil futures for February delivery fell by Rs 30, or 0.54 per cent, to Rs 5,487 per barrel in a business turnover of 14,494 lots.
The Saver’s Credit helps low- and middle-income taxpayers reduce taxes when they save for retirement, but eligibility depends on income limits, age rules, filing status, and qualified retirement contributions.
