Best states for taxes in 2025
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.
There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.
$1400 IRS stimulus checks, $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds & $5000 DOGE checks update
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
Social Security Administration to require more in-person visits
The Social Security Administration is imposing tighter security measures that could require more Americans to visit the agency in person.
The Social Security Administration is imposing tighter security measures that could require more Americans to visit the agency in person.
Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen: Here's how you can get yours
Not only is it the first day of Spring, but it's also Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen. Here's how you can get yours.
Not only is it the first day of Spring, but it's also Free Cone Day at Dairy Queen. Here's how you can get yours.
Popular acne products recalled after high levels of benzene found: What to know
The FDA said testing of certain acne products with benzoyl peroxide found elevated levels of benzene, a chemical linked to cancer.
The FDA said testing of certain acne products with benzoyl peroxide found elevated levels of benzene, a chemical linked to cancer.
Unilever, Ben & Jerry's parent company, accused of removing CEO over politics
Ben & Jerry’s has accused Unilever, its parent company, of unlawfully removing the ice cream maker’s CEO because of his social and political activism.
Ben & Jerry’s has accused Unilever, its parent company, of unlawfully removing the ice cream maker’s CEO because of his social and political activism.
New Social Security rules announced: You may be required to visit office in person
New Social Security Administration rules were announced, which will require millions of recipients to visit local agency offices in-person rather than over the phone.
New Social Security Administration rules were announced, which will require millions of recipients to visit local agency offices in-person rather than over the phone.
Deadline approaches to claim $1,400 IRS stimulus check – are you eligible?
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to 2021 pandemic-era relief.
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to 2021 pandemic-era relief.
Frontier Airlines promotion takes aim at rival Southwest: 'Divorce your old airline’
Frontier Airlines launched a promotion that includes free checked bags, taking aim at rival carrier Southwest, which reversed its long-standing policy.
Frontier Airlines launched a promotion that includes free checked bags, taking aim at rival carrier Southwest, which reversed its long-standing policy.
Study shows how long Social Security, $1.5M nest egg would last in 50 states
A recently-released study looked at the financial runway that retirees would have in each state with Social Security benefits and $1.5 million socked away for retirement.
A recently-released study looked at the financial runway that retirees would have in each state with Social Security benefits and $1.5 million socked away for retirement.
Forever 21 files for bankruptcy–again
The retail chain has 350 stores in the U.S. as it begins the process of liquidation sales during bankruptcy proceedings.
The retail chain has 350 stores in the U.S. as it begins the process of liquidation sales during bankruptcy proceedings.
What to know in the final days of store closures for Party City, Joann and more
Several major retailers are holding massive sales as they prepare to shutter all or many of their store locations. Here's what you need to know when you go shopping.
Several major retailers are holding massive sales as they prepare to shutter all or many of their store locations. Here's what you need to know when you go shopping.
Franklin Barbecue named top Texas BBQ joint for 2025 by Southern Living
A popular Austin restaurant has been crowned best BBQ joint in Texas for the fourth year running by Southern Living.
A popular Austin restaurant has been crowned best BBQ joint in Texas for the fourth year running by Southern Living.
Costco customers get more hours to fill up their cars with gas
CEO Ron Vachris said Costco extended the hours to 'make filling up at Costco more convenient for our members.'
CEO Ron Vachris said Costco extended the hours to 'make filling up at Costco more convenient for our members.'
Spirit Airlines exits bankruptcy with new financial plan and premium rebrand
Spirit Airlines has officially emerged from bankruptcy after completing a financial restructuring that reduced debt and secured $350 million in new investment. The airline now plans a strategic shift, including a rebrand aimed at elevating its offerings.
Spirit Airlines has officially emerged from bankruptcy after completing a financial restructuring that reduced debt and secured $350 million in new investment. The airline now plans a strategic shift, including a rebrand aimed at elevating its offerings.
Live updates: Trump meets with NATO secretary general, threatens more tariffs
President Donald Trump is hosting NATO secretary general Mark Rutte on Thursday at the White House during an important moment for Europe and NATO.
President Donald Trump is hosting NATO secretary general Mark Rutte on Thursday at the White House during an important moment for Europe and NATO.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Facebook whistleblower barred from promoting new tell-all book
A former Facebook executive released a tell-all book about her “critical years” at Facebook/Meta, but an arbitrator has blocked her from promoting it.
A former Facebook executive released a tell-all book about her “critical years” at Facebook/Meta, but an arbitrator has blocked her from promoting it.
CVS opens smaller format stores; still plans to close 270 locations
CVS is opening new stores around the nation, but they will be significantly smaller and focus only on pharmacy services. The move comes as the industry undergoes a major shift.
CVS is opening new stores around the nation, but they will be significantly smaller and focus only on pharmacy services. The move comes as the industry undergoes a major shift.
Wendy's plans to open 1,000 new restaurants globally by 2028
Wendy's aims to have between 8,100 and 8,300 total locations globally by 2028. Here's what to know about its planned expansion.
Wendy's aims to have between 8,100 and 8,300 total locations globally by 2028. Here's what to know about its planned expansion.