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Health
Yes, states are re-checking Medicaid and CHIP eligibility starting in April
Taxes
Yes, the IRS recommends people in up to 22 states wait to file their tax returns
Here’s why the IRS is suggesting that people in some states should wait before filing their taxes this year.
Social Security
No, Social Security recipients aren’t getting an extra $200 per month
The Social Security Expansion Act included a $200 monthly increase to benefits. But it didn’t pass in 2022 and hasn’t been reintroduced in the House or Senate.
Money
No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts
A viral TikTok showed a deposit system at a store in Canada used to encourage shoppers to return carts.
Money
No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts
A viral TikTok showed a deposit system at a store in Canada used to encourage shoppers to return carts.
Government
No, Democrats didn’t cut $280 billion from Medicare
A law passed by Democrats saved Medicare money; it didn’t slash its budget, as some politicians have claimed.
Social Security
No, Democrats did not cut $280 billion from Medicare
Sen. Rick Scott claimed Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act slashed nearly $300 billion in Medicare spending. That’s false.
Business
In most states, employers can ask you for your credit report
Federal, state and local laws differ in whether an employer can access your credit report. We break down the rules.
Money
No, the last time the debt ceiling was raised wasn't during the Obama presidency
Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.
Taxes
Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income
Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are counted as taxable income if you meet certain requirements.
Taxes
No, you won’t receive the increased child tax credit this year
Parents should expect a smaller refund in 2023 due to the child tax credit amount going down. Here’s what to know about income limits and other requirements.
Taxes
Yes, you can file your taxes for free
There are several options you can use to file your federal taxes, and sometimes your state taxes, for free.
Taxes
Yes, the IRS recommends people in up to 22 states wait to file their tax returns
Here’s why the IRS is suggesting that people in some states should wait before filing their taxes this year.
Social Security
No, Social Security recipients aren’t getting an extra $200 per month
The Social Security Expansion Act included a $200 monthly increase to benefits. But it didn’t pass in 2022 and hasn’t been reintroduced in the House or Senate.
Money
No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts
A viral TikTok showed a deposit system at a store in Canada used to encourage shoppers to return carts.
Money
No, Walmart is not charging $1 to use shopping carts
A viral TikTok showed a deposit system at a store in Canada used to encourage shoppers to return carts.
Government
No, Democrats didn’t cut $280 billion from Medicare
A law passed by Democrats saved Medicare money; it didn’t slash its budget, as some politicians have claimed.
Social Security
No, Democrats did not cut $280 billion from Medicare
Sen. Rick Scott claimed Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act slashed nearly $300 billion in Medicare spending. That’s false.
Business
In most states, employers can ask you for your credit report
Federal, state and local laws differ in whether an employer can access your credit report. We break down the rules.
Money
No, the last time the debt ceiling was raised wasn't during the Obama presidency
Several readers have asked about the debt ceiling and what could happen if Congress doesn’t raise it in time. We VERIFY answers to 5 key questions.
Taxes
Social Security benefits are taxable for some people, depending on their income
Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits are counted as taxable income if you meet certain requirements.
Taxes
No, you won’t receive the increased child tax credit this year
Parents should expect a smaller refund in 2023 due to the child tax credit amount going down. Here’s what to know about income limits and other requirements.
Taxes
Yes, you can file your taxes for free
There are several options you can use to file your federal taxes, and sometimes your state taxes, for free.
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