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April 2025 Social Security Payment Schedule: Who Gets Paid When and How Much?

1 month ago | owossoindependent.com | Rachel Greco

Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a fixed payment schedule to send benefits to nearly 70 million Americans, including retirees, people with disabilities (SSDI), and those getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI). April 2025 follows the same structure, but it’s important to understand who gets paid when—and how much you can expect.
IRS Tax Deadline Extended for Several States in 2025: Why You Should Still File on Time

1 month ago | owossoindependent.com | Rachel Greco

Tax season is here, and the official IRS deadline to file your income taxes is April 15, 2025—unless you live in a few specific areas affected by recent natural disasters. For many people, tax time brings stress, confusion, and sometimes even fear. However, knowing the rules and your options can make things much easier to handle.
2021 Stimulus Checks: Last Chance to Claim Before the April 15 Deadline

1 month ago | owossoindependent.com | Rachel Greco

Many people may not remember it, but back on March 27, 2020, the United States Congress passed the CARES Act—a massive $2 trillion relief package to help Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic. This law offered direct payments of $1,200 to individuals, $2,400 to couples, and $500 for each child. One important thing to know is that even Americans living abroad were included in this relief.
IRS Tax Refunds Expected Between April 9-15, 2025: Who Gets Paid When?

1 month ago | owossoindependent.com | Rachel Greco

If you’re waiting for your tax refund in the United States, there’s good news! The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) says that most taxpayers will get their refunds between April 9 and April 15, 2025. But the time it takes to receive your money depends on how you filed your return—digitally or by paper. Knowing how the process works and what affects the refund timeline can help you avoid stress and plan your finances better. Let’s break it down.
Social Security Portal Glitch Causes Panic Among SSI Recipients in April 2025

1 month ago | owossoindependent.com | Rachel Greco

Many people in the United States who receive help from federal programs like Supplemental Security Income (SSI) were confused and worried this week. When they checked their Social Security accounts online, they saw messages saying their payments had been stopped—even though this wasn’t true. These wrong messages were due to technical problems in the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) computer system.
What Are DOGE Stimulus Checks and Who Might Receive Them?

1 month ago | owossoindependent.com | Rachel Greco

A new proposal is gaining attention in the United States—and it has to do with stimulus checks paid out in DOGE cryptocurrency. While nothing has been officially approved yet, many Americans are closely watching this idea. The plan suggests giving dividend payments backed by DOGE savings to certain taxpayers. The person behind this initiative is James Fish back, the executive director of a company called Azoria.
Social Security Check Arriving Today for These Retirees in the U.S.

1 month ago | owossoindependent.com | Rachel Greco

For many Americans, the day their Social Security payment lands in their bank account is a special moment. It marks the start of a new chapter—leaving behind full-time work and entering retirement. This payment brings peace of mind because retirees can plan their monthly expenses, knowing exactly when their money will arrive. Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sends out payments on different days, based on each person’s birth date and the month they started receiving benefits.
Who Will Get the Social Security Payment on April 9, 2025?

1 month ago | owossoindependent.com | Rachel Greco

If you’re waiting for your next Social Security check, it’s important to know exactly when it will arrive. On Wednesday, April 9, 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will send out another round of payments across the United States. But this payment isn’t for everyone. Only people in a certain group will receive money on this date. Many people get confused about when they will receive their payment, especially if they don’t understand the SSA’s schedule.
Social Security Payment of $1,700 Available Today for Some Retirees

1 month ago | owossoindependent.com | Rachel Greco

Today is a happy day for many retirees in the United States. A new Social Security payment of around $1,700 is being sent out, but only to a specific group of retired individuals. This payment is part of the regular Social Security benefit schedule and helps seniors plan their monthly expenses more smoothly. Even though not everyone will receive their check today, more payments will be sent out later this month.
Social Security Payments Increase for US Retirees Affected by WEP and GPO

1 month ago | owossoindependent.com | Rachel Greco

Starting from April 2025, a group of retired public workers in the United States will see higher Social Security payments. This change is due to the Social Security Fairness Act, passed in January during the Biden administration and put into action after Donald Trump took office. The law mainly helps public employees who were earlier affected by two rules—WEP (Windfall Elimination Provision) and GPO (Government Pension Offset)—that reduced their Social Security benefits unfairly.