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Most states don't require home sellers to disclose whether someone has died in the house
Money
Whether you can stay anonymous after winning the Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot depends on where you bought the ticket
State laws determine the rules regarding anonymity for winners. These 17 states allow you to not reveal your identity publicly.
Shutdown
Yes, food stamps could run out during a government shutdown
The USDA predicts that SNAP and WIC benefits in some areas could run out in as little as a few days if the government shuts down.
Shutdown
Yes, you are still responsible for paying your student loans during a government shutdown
Student loan repayments will resume in October — and interest will continue to accrue — even if the federal government shuts down.
Shutdown
Yes, veterans will still get disability, pension benefits during government shutdown
While much of the government will run out of funding without a new budget, several veterans programs are still funded for another year.
Shutdown
Who gets paid during a government shutdown: VERIFY Fact Sheet
Do members of Congress and the president get paid during a shutdown? What about other federal workers? VERIFY answers 5 top questions.
Shutdown
Yes, retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown
Several VERIFY readers have asked if federal retirees would get their pensions during a government shutdown. Here’s what we found.
Money
Only some states collect taxes from Powerball winnings
While the federal government almost always collects taxes from the Powerball jackpot, only some states tax them.
Settlements
Yes, Capital One class action settlement payment emails are real
VERIFY viewers asked if emails they recently received from ‘EpiqPay’ are legitimate. Here’s how to be sure you’re not getting scammed.
Settlements
Emails about Capital One class action settlement payments are real
VERIFY viewers asked if emails they recently received from ‘EpiqPay’ are legitimate. Here’s how to be sure you’re not getting scammed.
Taxes
Yes, the tax deadline for people who filed extensions is on Oct. 16
You have until Oct. 16, 2023, to file your 2022 income tax return if you requested an extension. The IRS encourages taxpayers to file electronically ASAP.
Government
Retired federal workers would still be paid during a government shutdown
Federal retirees, including military veterans, will still get retirement checks during a shutdown. Social Security won’t be affected, either.
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