The Social Security Administration is adopting more stringent identity verification procedures beginning April 14, 2025, to "further safeguard Social Security records and benefits against fraudulent activity." Those who use their my Social Security account to make changes like address updates and direct deposit changes ...
Social Security cost of living adjustment for 2025
The 2.5% increase will translate to an additional $49 for the average retiree, increasing the average monthly check from $1,927 to $1,976, according to the SSA. Married couples will see an average increase of $75, raising their monthly benefit to $3,089 up from $3,014.
April 2025 heralds some of the most important changes to employment law in several decades, with the Government's Employment Rights Bill beginning implementation, as well as the obligatory National Minimum Wage increase.
April 2025 sees Mercury and Venus in retrograde, affecting communication, relationships, technology, and travel. This period, shifting from Aries to Pisces, provides an opportunity for introspection and careful evaluation in personal and financial matters.
Yes, Social Security recipients received a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025, but the bigger news is that they are getting a larger 2.8% COLA for 2026, announced in October 2025, which began with January 2026 payments, increasing average benefits by about $56 per month. The 2025 COLA was a smaller 2.5% increase, while the 2026 adjustment reflects moderating inflation, leading to higher payments starting in the new year.
The extra $144 added to Social Security usually comes from the Medicare Part B Giveback benefit, offered by some Medicare Advantage (Part C) plans, which pays back some or all your Part B premium, showing up as extra money in your check if it's deducted from your Social Security. To qualify, you need Original Medicare (Parts A & B), pay your own Part B premium, live in a plan's service area, and enroll in a specific Medicare Advantage plan that offers this "rebate," with the amount varying by plan and location.
21st April 2025 at 9:09 PM is one of the most powerful moments of the year to manifest your dreams. That night, 3 powerful planets — Moon, Venus & Jupiter — will form a rare, lucky combination. This brings magic in love, money, and happiness.
Interesting astronomical phenomena that can be observed throughout 2025 include planetary parades, total lunar eclipses, meteor showers and occultations of planets/bright stars.
On April 30, 2025, India witnessed significant developments across various sectors. India signed an agreement to buy 26 Rafale-M fighter planes to make its Navy stronger. A new report called the SIPRI Report 2024 was shared.
2025 is considered powerful due to significant numerological vibrations (a Universal Year 9, symbolizing completion and new cycles), rare mathematical properties (a perfect square year), and key astrological shifts, all pointing toward profound transformations in technology (AI), societal values (reimagining fulfillment, anti-consumerism), and global power dynamics, setting the stage for a period of major personal growth, collective re-evaluation, and potential systemic change.
Events and ceremonies are held around the world marking the 113th anniversary of the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
February 13, 2025: Introduction of The Income-tax Bill, 2025
A landmark step: the Income-tax Bill, 2025 introduced in Lok Sabha on 13th Feb 2025, intended to replace the Income-tax Act, 1961 with a clearer, simplified framework and proposed commencement from 1st April 2026.
In 2025, scientists lifted the curtain on strange phenomena, revealed the age of the oldest known rock formation, uncovered a thriving ecosystem nearly 6 miles beneath the ocean surface and detected unexpected movement in the planet's core.
2025 Events
The Supreme Court on Thursday (April 17, 2025) granted relief for the West Bengal government by allowing the services of “specifically” untainted candidates/teachers in the State's government and aided schools to be retained till fresh recruitment process is completed by the end of 2025.
On January 25, 2025, a rare and remarkable celestial event will occur: the alignment of seven planets in the night sky—Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. While Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn will be visible to the naked eye, a telescope will be needed to observe Uranus and Neptune.
Here is a select list of stories to start your day. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Friday (April 11, 2025) took Mumbai attacks mastermind Tahawwur Hussain Rana into 18-day custody, during which he will be questioned in detail to unravel the complete conspiracy behind the deadly 26/11 terror strike.