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Discussions surrounding a $725 per month stimulus check in March 2025 have sparked interest among many Americans searching for financial relief. While no nationwide stimulus program is currently providing monthly payments, a local initiative in Sacramento County, California, called the Family First Economic Support Pilot (FFESP), is offering this financial aid to selected low-income families. … Read more
Rare and Valuable 1996 Dimes To the casual observer, the dime from 1996 probably appears to be an ordinary coin. However, there are certain 1996 dimes that collectors will pay top dollar because of rarity, minting errors, or just being in pristine condition. This article describes what makes 1996 dimes collectible, and what to check … Read more
Picture this: You reach into your pocket, pull out an old penny, and it’s worth about $6.8 million. Sounds like something out of a movie, but for a few lucky people, it is true. The 1943 copper Lincoln Wheat Penny is one of the most desirable and valuable coins in U.S. history. Some of these … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny has intrigued both collectors and history buffs for more than a century. First issued in 1909, this beloved coin has an interesting story, distinctive design, and in some rare instances, extraordinary market value. Recently, a funny rumor popped up that some Lincoln Wheat Pennies are worth an astronomical $85 billion. While … Read more
Coin collecting is an enjoyable pastime that brings together history, artistry, and fun with the discovery of hidden treasures. There are some coins that were once believed to be not worth very much money but are actually worth millions of dollars. Imagine opening an old box of coins you found in your attic and finding … Read more
For the majority of us, pennies are simply penny change – tossed aside in our pockets, jars or on the ground. Yet some extremely rare pennies are worth millions of dollars. In fact one of the rarest pennies, the Lincoln Wheat penny has been estimated as high as $7.1 million! You might be surprised to … Read more
In a significant advancement, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has paid more than $7.5 billion in retroactive benefits to more than 1.13 million recipients. This enormous amount of money was paid following the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) as a result of the Social Security Fairness Act. The … Read more
Coin collecting, often called numismatics, is an interesting hobby which combines history, artistry and discovery. Some coins (rare, unique errors, or other types of significance or rarity) can be worth high prices. One such coin is the 1939 Jefferson Nickel that may be valued at $350,000. Let’s look at the story behind this exceptional coin … Read more
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as food stamps, offers important financial assistance to millions of Americans who can’t afford groceries. As food costs continue to rise and the economy stays shaky, SNAP still aids families, seniors, and people with disabilities who have little money. For March 2025, SNAP recipients across the U.S. … Read more
Collecting coins is more than a hobby; it’s an engaging way to learn about history, artistry, and the development of currency as a form of trade. While you may not give it a second thought during your daily transactions, some quarters that circulate today are ultimately worth hundreds of thousands, or even millions, of dollars, … Read more
