If you’ve ever received a Cash App referral text — especially if you live in Washington state — you may be entitled to between $88 and $147 in a new class action settlement. The mobile payments platform Cash App has agreed to pay $12.5 million to resolve claims it violated state law by sending unsolicited Continue reading
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Canada Raises Minimum Wage in October 2025, Boosting Pay Nationwide
As of October 1, 2025, multiple Canadian provinces have increased their minimum wage rates in a bid to better support low-income workers and respond to the surging cost of living. While most provinces have embraced these hikes as part of annual inflationary adjustments or broader affordability strategies, others—most notably Alberta—have opted to stand still, igniting Continue reading
Wells Fargo and Bank of America to Shut Down Operations for 24 Hours
If you’re planning to visit your bank in mid-October, take note: Wells Fargo, Bank of America, and other major U.S. financial institutions will be closed on Monday, October 13, in observance of the federal holiday Columbus Day, which is also recognized in many places as Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Here’s what that means for your banking Continue reading
Only a Few Days Left for Capital One Customers to Claim Their Share of $425M Settlement
A major legal settlement is underway involving Capital One, the banking giant accused of misleading customers about the interest rates on its 360 Savings accounts. This $425 million class action settlement aims to resolve claims that Capital One kept interest rates artificially low on older savings accounts while offering significantly higher rates on newer accounts, Continue reading
Canadian Dollar Outlook: USD/CAD Holds Steady Amid Prolonged U.S. Government Shutdown
USD/CAD Begins the Week With Minimal Volatility The new trading week kicks off with USD/CAD showing a muted move of less than 0.1%, reflecting a broader atmosphere of uncertainty and market indecision. Traders are grappling with two dominant forces: the unresolved U.S. government shutdown and the absence of key economic data that typically guide monetary Continue reading
New Advanced Canada Workers Benefit Payment Arriving October 10
The next Advanced Canada Workers Benefit (ACWB) payment is scheduled for October 10, 2025, and it comes at a time when thousands of low- and modest-income workers across Canada are expecting a financial boost. Following a major increase to the Canada Workers Benefit (CWB) in July 2025, this advance payment could be significantly higher than Continue reading
Canadians Set to Receive Payouts from $78M Auto Parts Settlement
Payments Now Rolling Out from Massive Nationwide Lawsuit Over Price-Fixing Scandal Canadians are now beginning to receive payments from a long-awaited $78 million national class action settlement involving illegal price-fixing in the auto parts industry. The settlement—approved by courts in Toronto, Vancouver, and Quebec City in June 2023—centers around allegations that several auto parts manufacturers Continue reading
Thursday is the Final Day for Canadians to Claim Share of $8.5M TD Settlement
If you’ve ever invested in TD mutual funds, you may be entitled to a portion of a multimillion-dollar class-action settlement—but time is running out. In March 2025, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice approved an $8.5 million class-action settlement with TD Asset Management Inc., bringing resolution to allegations surrounding improper trailing commission payments. Here’s everything Continue reading
New CPP Payments Set to Roll Out Across Canada on August 27
Plan Ahead and Maximize Your Retirement Income with Canada’s Updated Pension Programs Canada’s next Canada Pension Plan (CPP) payment is arriving on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, bringing timely financial support to millions of retirees, survivors, and individuals with disabilities. With a confirmed 2.7% increase for 2025, and added income opportunities through Old Age Security (OAS) Continue reading
Canada Disability Benefit Payments Delayed Many Still Waiting This Week
The second round of payments under the newly launched Canada Disability Benefit has sparked frustration and hardship for many Canadians, after a system glitch delayed deposits that were scheduled for Thursday. While the benefit was introduced as a lifeline for low-income, working-age individuals with disabilities, the delay has left many wondering how they’ll make it Continue reading