Chirag Kumar
Imagine finding a quarter in your pocket that could change your life forever. While most quarters are worth just 25 cents, some rare Bicentennial quarters can be worth up to $94 million each! These coins, minted in 1976 to celebrate America’s 200th anniversary, are highly sought after due to minting errors, historical significance, and limited … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny is one of the most famous coins in U.S. history, admired by collectors and coin enthusiasts alike. But what if I told you that a Lincoln Wheat Penny valued at $20 million could still be out there in circulation? Yes, a single penny from your pocket change might be worth a … Read more
The Social Security System (SSS) in the Philippines has released updates for its Partial Disability Benefits program for 2024, ensuring enhanced support for eligible members. The program continues to provide financial assistance through either a monthly pension or a lump sum payment, helping members cope with the economic challenges caused by disabilities. Key updates include … Read more
The Philippines has taken a key step in its efforts to improve the pay of government employees through the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) of 2019 (Republic Act 11466). This program aims to ensure fair and gradual salary increases for public workers over several years. The second tranche, which will take effect on January 1, 2025, … Read more
The Lincoln Wheat Penny is one of the most famous and collectible coins in U.S. history. Among them, the 1943 copper Lincoln Wheat Penny stands out as one of the rarest and most valuable coins ever produced. This small mistake by the U.S. Mint turned an ordinary one-cent coin into a treasure worth an astonishing … Read more
The Singapore Workfare Income Supplement (WIS) scheme helps self-employed individuals (SEPs) and lower-income workers improve their financial stability. Introduced in 2007, this program supports those earning below a certain income level. By February 2024, the scheme had distributed more than S$10.5 billion, benefiting over 1,035,000 people. For Work Years (WY) 2023 and 2024, eligible SEPs … Read more
Imagine finding a single quarter in your pocket that could change your life forever. While most quarters are only worth 25 cents, some rare Bicentennial quarters hold astonishing values up to $94 million each! These coins, originally minted in 1976 to celebrate America’s 200th anniversary, have become highly sought after due to minting errors, historical … Read more
To help Singaporean citizens cope with the rising cost of living, the government launched the GST Voucher scheme in 2012. This scheme is especially aimed at supporting lower- and middle-income households. For the year 2024, the scheme was updated to ensure even more people can benefit, especially as inflation continues to drive up the prices … Read more
The South African Social Security Agency is a key part of the country’s efforts to support vulnerable citizens. It helps millions of people by managing and distributing social grants to those in need, reducing poverty, and improving economic stability. The agency’s work ensures that financial assistance reaches the individuals and families who depend on it … Read more
On October 7, during Elderly Filipino Week, a senior citizen shared a Facebook post claiming that all senior citizens in the Philippines are entitled to a ₱1,000 monthly pension. The message stated that regardless of existing pensions from the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) or the Social Security System (SSS), every elderly individual would receive … Read more