The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has confirmed that older persons’ grant recipients in Pretoria can start collecting their grants today. Additionally, the agency has outlined the March 2025 social grant payment schedule and urged beneficiaries to transition from their SASSA Gold Cards to the new Postbank Black Cards before the revised deadline of … Read more
As March 2025 draws near, many South African families eagerly anticipate a possible increase in the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Child Support Grant. This grant serves as a vital financial aid program, ensuring that families can meet essential needs for their children. This article provides an overview of the current status of the … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) is planning to introduce new initiatives in 2025, among which the SASSA R700 Grant has generated the most discussion. Citizens across South Africa are eager to know if they qualify for the grant, when it will be available, and how to apply. Below, we offer comprehensive details about … Read more
The Old Age Security (OAS) payment, a vital financial aid for Canadian seniors, is set for a historic 194% increase, raising the monthly payment to $1,970 starting in March 2025. This remarkable boost will significantly enhance the financial security of retirees across Canada. But who qualifies for this increase, and how does it impact your … Read more
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has finalized the payment schedule for March 2025. While some Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (RSDI) beneficiaries will receive their payments on March 3, others may have to wait longer. The reason for this delay is based on when they first applied for benefits—whether before or after April 30, 1997—or … Read more
South African homeowners could save as much as R1,400 per month on their mortgage payments in 2025 due to anticipated interest rate cuts by the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). These reductions are intended to alleviate the financial burden on households facing high living costs and ongoing economic challenges. By exploring eligibility criteria, understanding how … Read more
Mondli Gungubele, the deputy communications and digital communications minister, confirmed that the process of transitioning social grant recipients from the older gold cards to the newer black cards would not be completed by the initial deadline of 20 March 2025. Speaking on Tuesday, 4 March, at a social development oversight committee meeting in the Western … Read more
As Australia’s cost of living continues to rise, the government has announced a Centrelink indexation payment increase in 2025 to provide financial support to millions of eligible Australians. These adjustments are designed to keep government payments aligned with inflation, helping recipients manage their essential expenses more effectively. Whether you’re a pensioner, job seeker, student, or … Read more
The Social Security payment schedule for March 2025 has been confirmed, and there will be no Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments this month. However, there is good news for those who have been receiving Social Security benefits since before 1997—their payments were issued on the last day of February due to March 1st falling on … Read more
Raising a child without parental support presents both emotional and financial challenges. To ease this burden, the Centrelink Double Orphan Pension provides $77 per fortnight to caregivers responsible for children who have lost both parents or whose parents are unable to care for them due to exceptional circumstances. This financial assistance remains unchanged in 2025, … Read more