They cost-of-living crisis in the United States has led to federal government and many states introducing programs to try and help those lower- and medium-income citizens, given the increased gas prices other rise in inflation.

In our live blog this Friday, April 8, we will highlight the latest benefits programs that have been introduced to provide support to Americans.

Interest Rate Surge: How will it impact you?

Interest rates are often the indicator as to how well an economy is doing, or how much it is tanking, and as the United States looks to recover from the fiscal abyss that was COVID-19 and the subsequent shutdown, we’re seeing interest rates surge in the country. The rise in interest rates has hit homes, car loans and bond yields, but just how will it impact you?

Tax filing: What’s the form 1098-T and who can use it?

Tuition fee can be tough on families, students and graduates and is a burden for everyone involved, but if you are a college student, are planning attend college in the next years, or have already graduated, there are a number of qualified education credits that you must think about.

Read more here about the form 1098-T

Bernie Sanders’ message

US Senator Bernie Sanders has issued a message to Americans to stand up and fight for their rights, as the financial inequality in society has widened as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

How to get my tax refund faster

There are still roughly 2.7 million taxes returned from 2021 other 2.3 million returns from 2022 that are waiting to be processed, so you might be wondering how you could get your tax refund quicker.

The average tax refund this year stands at 3,352 dollarsalthough this could be lower come the deadline on April 18.

Read more here about how to get my tax refund faster.

Supplemental Security Income

Any parents who are worried about child support payments may be able to benefit through the Supplemental Security Income payments.

There are ways that any child support debts can be gradually paid off through these payments, which could be a welcome boost for many.

Read more here about Supplemental Security Income.

Child tax credit check

There has been some discussion online about a Child tax credit check Arriving in April, but there has been some confusion as to whether this is a continuation of the expanded program or if it is something different altogether.

Well, the short answer is that the payment that those discussing the April Child Tax Credit check are alluding to is the sum that eligible parents or guardians will receive once their 2021 taxes have been filed.

Read more here about the possibility of a final Child tax credit check.

Idaho stimulus check

Anyone who has been a full time resident in Idaho during 2020 and 2021 and filed taxes in both of these years is expected to receive some money from the Idaho State Tax Commission in the form of a tax rebate.

there is 75 dollars on offer for each taxpayer and each dependent, or it is possible to receive 12 percent of their 2020 taxes. You will receive whichever amount is bigger.

Read more here about the Idaho stimulus check.

New Mexico tax rebate

there is a tax rebate being introduced in NewMexicoas lawmakers signed a bill to see payments sent out to residents, with the total sum amounting to 700 million dollars.

If you are an individual adult you can receive a 500 dollar checkswhereas households will get a 1,000 dollar check.

Read more here about the New Mexico tax rebate.

When will my fourth COLA check arrive?

The next set of checks from the Social Security’s cost of living adjustment (COLA) payments will go out next week, and this money will land on either the second, third or fourth Wednesday of the month.

The date that you were born will have an impact on when you receive the check.

Read more here about when my COLA check will arrive.