Anker’s last-gen earbuds are tiny and lightweight, making them comfy to wear while sleeping. | Image: Anker
Bad news: most Americans are about to lose an hour of sleep next week. Good news: if you have trouble falling (or staying asleep), Newegg is currently selling Anker’s Soundcore Sleep A20 earbuds for $113.99 ($66 off) when you use coupon code MMSF88 at checkout, which drops them to just $6 shy of their lowest price to date.
A couple of us here at The Verge are fans of Anker’s last-gen sleep buds, which do a good job of muffling disruptive noises (including snoring). They’re lightweight and comfortable enough to wear overnight, even while sleeping on your side, with multiple ear tips and wings for a personalized fit. In fact, in his review, my colleague Thomas Ricker said that they improved his average sleep time by nearly 30 minutes within a two-week period.
What’s even more convenient is that they offer a variety of sleep-focused features to help you rest better. For example, you can use them to play a range of relaxing sounds, from meditation exercises and nature clips to white noise. You can use them as a regular pair of Bluetooth earbuds, too, just in case you prefer to listen to audiobooks or your own curated sleep playlist. They even come with adjustable EQ as well, though we wouldn’t recommend using them as your primary earbuds for music, given that they can’t match the audio quality you’d get from a pair of midrange earbuds from Apple, Sony, or Bose.
In addition, the Sleep A20 offer up to 14 hours of battery life and sleep tracking, providing insights into how long and how well you’ve slept via a companion app that also details your sleep positions and movements. The newer Soundcore Sleep A30 feature active noise cancellation, which is more effective at masking sounds than the A20’s passive isolation, but Anker’s last-gen earbuds remain a decent, budget-friendly option that can help you comfortably tune out most nighttime distractions for nearly half the price.
<img src="https://www.mtlblog.com/media-library/canadian-money.jpg?id=55351984&width=1245&height=700&coordinates=0%2C142%2C0%2C143"/><br/><br/><p>For Canadian parents, the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/canada-child-benefit" target="_blank">Canada Child Benefit (CCB)</a> is probably one of the most consistent supports you see each month. And with the September 2025 payment about to roll out, many families are still seeing a little extra thanks to the updated federal rates that took effect this summer.</p><p>Whether you're new to the <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/tag/government-payments" target="_blank">government program</a> or just keeping tabs on your household budget, here's what to expect from this month's deposit — from the maximum amounts to who qualifies and when the money will land.</p><h3>What is the Canada Child Benefit?</h3><br/><p>The CCB (or Allocation canadienne pour enfants, in French) is a monthly, tax-free payment from the federal government designed to help with the cost of raising children under 18. It can go toward anything from groceries and school supplies to clothing and after-school activities.</p><p>To qualify, you must:</p><ul> <li>Live in Canada and be a tax resident</li><li>Live with and primarily care for a child under 18</li><li>Have filed your 2024 taxes (and your partner's, if applicable)</li></ul><p>In shared custody situations, payments are usually split evenly between both parents.</p><h3>Who is eligible for the CCB?</h3><br/><p>To qualify for the CCB, you must live in Canada, be a tax resident, and have legal status (citizen, permanent resident, protected person, registered under the Indian Act, or a temporary resident with at least 18 months of valid status).<br/>You also need to live with a child under 18 and be their primary caregiver (the one mainly responsible for day-to-day care). In shared custody, the benefit is usually split evenly between parents.<br/></p><p>There's no strict income cutoff. Even higher-earning families may receive payments, though smaller amounts.</p><p><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview/canada-child-benefit-before-you-apply.html" target="_blank">More about CCB eligibility</a></p><h3>How much can parents get in September 2025?</h3><br><p>The maximum monthly amounts, introduced in July, remain in effect this month:</p><ul><li>$666.41 per child under 6</li><li>$562.33 per child aged 6 to 17</li></ul><p>These indexed rates reflect increases tied to inflation, roughly $17–$19 more per child compared to last year.</p><p>If your adjusted family net income is above $37,487, you may still qualify for partial payments. The CRA offers a Child and Family Benefits Calculator to estimate your exact benefit.</p><p><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/canada-child-benefit-overview/canada-child-benefit-we-calculate-your-ccb.html" target="_blank">More about CCB payment amounts</a></p><h3>Canada Child Benefit calculator</h3><br><p>Not sure how much you'll actually get? The Canada Revenue Agency has an <a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/child-family-benefits/child-family-benefits-calculator.html" target="_blank">online calculator</a> that gives you a personalized estimate of your monthly Canada Child Benefit.</p><p>All you need to do is plug in details like your household income, the number of kids you're raising, their ages, and whether any qualify for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). The tool also factors in provincial or territorial top-up programs, so you'll get a complete picture of what your payment could look like based on where you live.</p><h3>When is the next payment?</h3><br/><p>The September 2025 CCB payment will be deposited on <strong>Friday, September 19</strong>.</p><p>If you're signed up for direct deposit, it should arrive in your account that day. Paper cheques can take a few extra business days.</p><p>Here are the remaining 2025 payment dates:</p><ul> <li>October 20</li><li>November 20</li><li>December 12</li></ul><p><a href="https://www.canada.ca/en/services/benefits/calendar.html" target="_blank">More about federal benefit payment dates</a></p><div></div><div></div><h3>How to apply for the CCB</h3><br/><p>If you're not receiving the benefit yet, you can apply in a few ways:</p><ul><li>Through your CRA My Account online</li><li>When registering your child's birth</li><li>By mailing in Form RC66 to the CRA</li></ul><p>Once approved, you don't need to reapply every year — just make sure you and your partner file your taxes annually to keep payments coming.</p><p>And remember: the CCB is 100% tax-free, so whatever shows up in your account is yours to keep.</p></br></br><p><em>Love this? Check out our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/notices/" target="_blank">MTL Blog noticeboard</a> for details on jobs, benefits, travel info and more!</em></p><p><em>AI tools may have been used to support the creation or distribution of this content; however, it has been carefully edited and fact-checked by a member of MTL Blog's Editorial team. For more information on our use of AI, please visit our <a href="https://www.mtlblog.com/editorial-standards" target="_blank">Editorial Standards page</a>.</em></p>
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