The Older Persons Grant, commonly known as the Old Age Pension, remains one of the most important sources of monthly income for many senior citizens in South Africa. As living costs continue to rise and inflation affects the price of food, healthcare, and transport, the government has adjusted and increased the monthly pension amount to … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a significant increase in grant amounts, doubling the value of several core social support payments. This major decision aims to help households cope with rising living costs, food inflation, and unemployment pressures. For millions of South Africans who depend on these grants each month, this change … Read more
Table of Contents Background of the Cambodia Scam Syndicate In October 2025, Singapore and Cambodia authorities executed a major raid targeting a transnational criminal syndicate based in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, which specialized in government official impersonation scams. This crime ring is believed to be responsible for at least 438 cases of fraud targeting Singaporean victims, … Read more
Table of Contents What Is the Visa-Mastercard Class Action Settlement? The 2025 Visa-Mastercard Class Action Settlement is a major legal resolution involving fees charged by Visa and Mastercard on credit and debit card transactions. Consumers and businesses have been eligible to claim a refund of up to $2000 if they were affected by the fees considered unfair … Read more
Table of Contents What Is the $1,390 IRS Relief Payment? In 2025, rumors have circulated about a $1,390 IRS relief payment being deposited directly into the accounts of eligible Americans. Many taxpayers are eager to know if such payment is real, who qualifies, and how to confirm receipt. However, it is important to distinguish verified … Read more
Table of Contents What Is the 2026 Social Security COLA Increase? The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026, marking a slight increase from the 2.5% COLA in 2025. This adjustment will raise monthly Social Security benefits by an average of $56 starting in January 2026 for approximately 75 million Americans receiving … Read more
Table of Contents What Is the CRA $2,600 Payment? The $2,600 figure that many Canadians have heard about is not a single lump-sum payment but rather the combined total of several federal and provincial benefit payments that may arrive around the same time in October 2025. These include widely received programs such as the Canada … Read more
Table of Contents What Is the GST/HST Credit? The Goods and Services Tax (GST) and Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) Credit is a government benefit designed to offset the sales tax burden on Canadians with low to moderate incomes. This non-taxable quarterly payment helps families and individuals manage the rising costs associated with essential goods and … Read more
In 2025, the Singapore Government has officially approved a $1,300 cash payout to help citizens manage the rising cost of living and inflationary pressures. This payout is part of the nation’s broader Cost-of-Living Support Package, designed to ease the financial burden on lower- and middle-income households. The disbursement will be made automatically to eligible Singaporeans, … Read more
Table of Contents What Is the $300 Federal Payment? The $300 federal payment rolls out as a targeted financial relief initiative from the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to help Canadians manage rising living costs this October. Designed as a one-time, tax-free benefit, it will be issued automatically to residents who meet certain income and residency requirements. … Read more