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Social Security payments during a government shutdown: what happens and why it matters

When the federal government shuts down, many people worry whether Social Security checks keep arriving. Most routine Social Security payments are funded by ongoing payroll tax a...

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California Stimulus Payments 2025: Eligibility, Amounts, and How to Check Your Status

As of early 2025, California has not announced new statewide stimulus payments scheduled for issuance in 2025. The state has operated several one-time relief programs in respons...

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