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4 days ago | moneydigest.com | Carolyn Osorio

Between the near-constant announcements about the Department of Government Efficiency's antics -– like closing down Social Security offices around the country –- and the fact that Tesla drivers are selling off their vehicles en masse, it often feels like Elon Musk is absolutely everywhere these days. While the South-African-born billionaire has been an early staple of the second Trump administration in 2025, his name -– and more importantly, his wealth –- have been topics of discussion for years.

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Drew Martz

The Department of Government Efficiency, otherwise known as DOGE, has been tasked by President Donald Trump to eliminate supposedly wasteful government spending. Since Elon Musk took his position at the helm of this unofficial government agency, many rumors have circulated about what exactly DOGE plans to do, has already done, and is in the process of implementing. For example, a February 2025 rumor circulated that DOGE would send out stimulus checks to Americans.

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Richard Sachek

Since President Trump's inauguration, America's Social Security program has undergone a veritable roller coaster of change. That includes some recipients being required to present themselves in-person at a Social Security field office for identity verification. That task won't be as easy as in the past, either, because the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is trimming the number of office locations and laying off employees.

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Drew Martz

Wells Fargo is the fourth largest bank in America, with a whopping $1.9 trillion dollars worth of assets. According to WellsFargoJobs.com, the company also has over 5,600 branches, 11,000 24 hour ATMs, and 68 million customers who currently bank with them. That said, if you have an account with Wells Fargo, a recent announcement could be of interest to you.

1 week ago | moneydigest.com | Daniel Feininger

It's officially April, and with the arrival of spring comes the need to tackle your tax filing tasks. Every year, Americans log into their tax preparation service accounts and/or software packages to complete this annual obligation. One of the first pieces of information you'll need to provide involves your tax filing status. After populating the forms with your name, and other basic details, your tax software will then ask your marital status.