Hyundai and Kia Agree to $500M Settlement Over Theft Vulnerability: Finally, millions of American owners of Hyundai and Kia vehicles are receiving respite. This follows years of increasing theft rates and problems with viral social media. On Tuesday, automakers announced a historic $500 million settlement. They promised to pay in cash and offer free repairs. … Read more
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has sent out a big wave of invitations to skilled workers currently residing in the nation for the second time in just seven days. On December 16, 2025, the government unexpectedly released 5,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) for the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). In addition to its size, this … Read more
UK Scraps £100 Contactless Card Limit From 19 March: Banks and card companies are encouraged to set their own maximums in accordance with adjustments disclosed by the regulator. Next year, the UK banking regulator will eliminate the £100 cap on contactless card payments, allowing customers to spend as much as they like without entering their … Read more
CPP and OAS December Payment Dates: Canadian pensioners should anticipate receiving their government payouts earlier than normal as the holiday season draws near. In order to ensure that money reaches bank accounts well in advance of the start of the New Year’s celebrations, Service Canada has confirmed that the December schedule for both Old Age … Read more
Two Federal Benefit Payments CPP and OAS Coming Early: On Monday, the last Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and Old Age Security (OAS) payments for 2025 will be mailed out or directly deposited into bank accounts. This is what you should know. Government pension payments are typically issued nearer to the end of each month, with … Read more
Official SASSA December 2025 Grant Schedule: The South African Social Security Agency has officially published a revised grant payment schedule beginning in December 2025, which includes payments for the following three months. This update matters for millions of South Africans reliant on social grants like the Old Age Grant, Disability Grant, and Child Support Grant. … Read more
$5000 CRA Tax Refund December 2025: The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) created the CRA $5000 tax refund as a unique one -time financial assistance program to assist eligible Canadian taxpayers in September 2025. The CRA Tax Refund program aims to provide direct financial assistance to families and individuals as they struggle to maintain the rising … Read more
PM Mudra Loan Yojana 2025: The Government of India is providing Mudra loans to Eligible beneficiaries who want to start a new business or want to upgrade their existing business. The PM Mudra Loan Scheme 2025 is accessible to all Indian citizens from any participating bank with the Government of India. So if you want to get help … Read more
CPP Extra Payment 2025: The Government of Canada has declared a supplementary one-time disbursement of $2,400 for individuals receiving monthly pensions through the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). This initiative is designed to assist senior citizens facing challenges in supplementing their income amid increasing living expenses. For those who are CPP beneficiaries residing in Canada, this … Read more
Social Security Update 2025: Millions of Americans depend on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to cover daily living expenses. In December 2025, there’s an important update you should be aware of. SSI payments will be distributed differently that month, and understanding how your income affects your benefits can help you plan your finances better. Here’s a … Read more