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Your first Social Security check of 2026 does more than flip the calendar. It's also the first payment that reflects the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), so many retirees will see a change right ...

Indian equity market posted a record tenth straight year of gains in 2025, defying all odds as its benchmark Nifty 50 index closed the year with 10.5% returns, thanks to a smart 6% surge in the final ...

With the new year already through its first week, it is time to start looking ahead to what 2026 could offer Americans, including the potential $2,000 stimulus check mentioned in late 2025. In ...

The president has proposed a $2,000 dividend check for middle and lower-income Americans, funded by tariff revenues. The proposal is not yet formal and would require approval from Congress to be ...

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% increase in their payments next year, and a new tax deduction will lower the tax burden for many seniors. The Social Security Administration has begun ...

As per New Year tradition, Guru by Bangkok Post presents the 2026 horoscope. Let's see what next year has in store! (⏰) is for work, (₿) is for money, (♥) is for coupled life and (⚤) is for single ...

For months, Trump has touted a plan to give Americans a "tariff dividend" refund. With the start of the new year, Americans wonder if they should expect a $2,000 check. In early November, the ...

An engagement ring is one of the most important purchases you can make, so going with a trustworthy brand is crucial. As a fashion writer who has spent years researching and comparing diamond jewelry ...