Social Security to Begin New Identity Checks on April 14: What to Know
By Aliss Higham is a Newsweek reporter based in Glasgow, Scotland. Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively covered U.S. and European politics, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the British Royal Family. Aliss joined Newsweek full time in January 2024 after a year of freelance […]
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‘Connections’ April 7: Hints and Answers for Puzzle #666
Finding today’s Connections puzzle a little bit tricky? Don’t worry, though puzzle #666 may be devilishly difficult, you’ve come to the right place for a helping hand. Newsweek has compiled a list of helpful tips and tricks to guide you through today’s puzzle, so you can help maintain your winning strike and sidestep any stress. […]
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‘Wordle’ Today #1388 Hints, Clues and Answer for Monday, April 7 Game
Wordle is the most popular word-based puzzles, meaning you’re one of many trying to solve Monday’s game. Newsweek has put together some tips and hints to help you maintain your winning streak—it’s also listed all the answers if you’re really in a pickle (so scroll carefully). But first, let’s recap on Wordle‘s history and how […]
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‘Wordle’ Today #1387 Hints, Clues and Answer for Sunday, April 6 Game
Considering the global sensation it has developed into, Wordle, the word-based game, has remarkably humble origins. The puzzle was developed during the COVID-19 lockdown by Josh Wardle, a software engineer based in New York, who simply wanted a game “for me and my partner to enjoy.” Wardle released Wordle to the general public in October […]
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‘Connections’ April 6: Hints and Answers for Puzzle #665
If you’re finding today’s Connections puzzle a bit tricky, don’t worry—you’ve come to the right place. To help you maintain your winning streak and avoid any frustration, Newsweek has put together a list of helpful tips and hints to guide you through today’s puzzle. Since its debut in The New York Times in June 2023, […]
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FanDuel Promo Code: Claim $200 Bonus for April NBA, MLB Games
New players can get in on the action with the early-April FanDuel promo code offer. Set up a new account and start with a $5 bet on the NBA, NHL, MLB or any other sport. New players who take advantage of this opportunity will receive $200 in bonuses on Wednesday action like Knicks-Cavs, Pistons-Thunder or […]
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Social Security Payments Going Out in April: Everything To Know
Social Security benefits will be paid to millions of recipients this month—but there are some important changes that beneficiaries should be aware of. Boosted Benefits for 3 Million April marks the first month that boosted benefits will be paid out to those who were formally impacted by the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government […]
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Social Security to Send Out First Round of 2025 COLA Payments on April 9
The Social Security Administration (SSA) will issue its next round of monthly payments on April 9. The payment is part of the SSA’s staggered distribution system, which schedules checks based on a beneficiary’s birth date and the date they began receiving benefits. Who Will Be Paid On April 9? This round of payments is for […]
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Social Security Checks to Be Boosted for 3 Million in April
Some 3 million Americans may benefit from higher Social Security payments beginning in April. Why It Matters In January, two provisions—the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO)—that reduced Social Security benefits for millions of workers were repealed after bipartisan efforts in Congress. Signing the act into law, former President Joe Biden […]
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