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Disability Tax Credit 2025 in Canada: CRA Updates You Should Know

September 26, 2025 by veda

What is the Disability Tax Credit (DTC) The Disability Tax Credit is a non‑refundable tax credit administered by the CRA, intended to provide tax relief to individuals (or supporting family members) who have a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions. Getting approved for the DTC can also make you eligible for other disability‑related supports. To apply, a person must complete CRA’s Form T2201 (Disability Tax Credit Certificate). Part A is filled by the individual (or their guardian), …

Driving Licence Renewal in South Africa 2025: What’s Changing?

September 25, 2025 by veda

What is Confirmed / Well‑Underway What is Proposed / Under Consultation / Not Yet Fully Implemented Key Rule Changes & What They Mean for You Based on what is confirmed or likely to take effect, here are the most important changes drivers should know when renewing a licence in South Africa in 2025: What Is Still Unclear or in Dispute Practical Steps to Avoid Problems When Renewing Your South African Driving Licence in 2025 Given what’s known, here are steps …

SASSA R350 Grant Update October 2025: Payment Info, Status Check & Who’s Eligible

September 25, 2025 by veda

What Is the SRD / R350 Grant? Due to ongoing budget constraints, tightening fraud controls, and policy changes, qualification and payment rules have been more strictly enforced in recent cycles. October 2025 Payment Dates: When Will You Get It? Here is what the latest sources say about the payment window for the SRD (R350 / R370) in October 2025: So if you are approved, expect your payment to show up sometime between late October, likely between the 27th and 31st. …

October 2025 Grocery Rebate in Canada – Who Gets It and How Much?

September 25, 2025 by veda

What Is the “Grocery Rebate” — And What’s Its Status in 2025? First and foremost: the Canada Grocery Rebate is not a standing, recurring program. It was introduced as a one‑time relief measure under Bill C‑46 (as part of the Cost of Living Act, No. 03) to help low- and modest‑income Canadians cope with high food inflation. Unlike permanent benefits (such as the GST/HST credit, Canada Child Benefit, or Canada Pension Plan), this rebate was intended to be a temporary …

SASSA October 2025 Payments: Official Dates and Grant Payout Info

September 25, 2025 by veda

What Is SASSA and Why These Payments Matter SASSA — the South African Social Security Agency — disburses social grants each month to millions of eligible beneficiaries: pensioners, persons with disabilities, caregivers, foster children, and people who qualify under the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) scheme. These payments are a lifeline for many households, helping cover basic needs like food, utilities, and medicine. Because grant disbursement is a massive logistical activity, SASSA uses a staggered payment schedule: different categories of …

Social Security Changes Ahead: Government Confirms Retirement Age Hike

September 25, 2025 by veda

The Headline: “Retirement Age Will Rise” — What Is Really Going On? At first glance, the claim that “the government confirms plan to raise Social Security retirement age” sounds dramatic. But in reality, the story is more nuanced. Here’s what the evidence says: In short: yes, the retirement age is rising under laws already in effect, but there is no authoritative confirmation of a new, additional hike beyond that baseline. The “government confirms plan” framing leans into speculation more than …

Social Security Update: Full Retirement Age May Rise for Millions of Americans

September 25, 2025 by veda

Social Security Update: Full Retirement Age Increase Considered for Millions of Americans As of September 2025, discussions regarding the potential increase of the Social Security full retirement age (FRA) have been circulating, raising concerns among future retirees. However, recent statements from the Social Security Administration (SSA) have clarified the current stance on this matter. Understanding Full Retirement Age (FRA) The FRA is the age at which individuals are eligible to receive 100% of their Social Security retirement benefits. This age …

Rare $4.4 Million Nickel Still Circulating – Here’s How to Spot It

September 25, 2025 by veda

What’s the Claim? The headline “$4.4 Million Jefferson Nickel Is Still Circulating” refers to a purported 1950‑D Jefferson Nickel (Denver mint) in near‑perfect condition, recently sold or valued at about $4.4 million. The idea is that, despite its enormous value, some examples of that coin might still be “in the wild” — hidden in pocket change, coin jars, or forgotten drawers. That’s a dramatic and attention‑grabbing claim. But as with many stories about “million‑dollar coins still in circulation,” there’s a mixture …

$2 Bill vs. Sacagawea Dollar: Which Rare Bill or Coin Could Be Worth More?

September 25, 2025 by veda

The Basics: What Are These Two Currencies? The $2 Bill: Legacy, Design, and Current Use The United States $2 bill is a Federal Reserve Note that has been issued in various forms since 1862. The modern small‑size $2 bill (the same physical dimensions and materials as other modern U.S. notes) dates from 1976, when it was reintroduced after a decade’s hiatus. On the front (obverse), it features Thomas Jefferson. On the back (reverse) is a reproduction of John Trumbull’s painting …