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
$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
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
Canada GST/HST Credit January 2026: In Canada, the GST/HST Credit is a government benefit provided to middle-income and middle-income families. This benefit is provided to reduce the burden of GST/HST on everyday items. As we all know, every country’s government collects goods and services tax from its citizens, and this tax is used to fund … Read more
$808 OAS Pension Payment December 2025: For seniors in Canada who depend on the $808 OAS pension check as a reliable source of income as they age, it is significant. The OAS benefit, which is increased periodically to reflect inflation, guarantees that seniors maintain their financial independence while being able to handle growing living, food, … Read more
$1312 Stimulus Check December 2025: An Alaska program of this type is the Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD), which is scheduled to be given to Alaska residents on December 2025, to pay them a part of oil revenue in the state. To the year 2025, it is expected that eligible Alaskans will get a stimulus payment … Read more