Economy It’s official—the IRS will refund thousands of extra dollars in 2026—some will receive up to $3,743 due to retroactive tax changes November 7, 2025
News Confirmed—Office Depot will close its High Point store this December after more than three decades in business November 6, 2025
Economy It’s official—these are the states where retirees do not pay taxes on their pension, Social Security, or retirement savings November 6, 2025
Economy It’s official—Capital One will pay $425 million for massive data breach and deceptive banking practices—here’s how to find out if you qualify November 4, 2025
Economy The IRS confirms that the 30% credit for energy-efficient home improvements expires on December 31, 2025 November 2, 2025
Economy It’s official—New York will send inflation rebate checks before the end of the year—up to $400 per taxpayer October 31, 2025
Economy Confirmed—the Department of Agriculture warns that there will be no funds to pay for food stamps in November October 30, 2025
Economy Confirmed—Social Security beneficiaries will be able to earn $2,640 more in 2026 without losing part of their check October 30, 2025
Economy Bad news—millions of Americans could be left without food stamps in November due to the government shutdown October 28, 2025
Economy It’s official—the IRS announces new tax brackets for 2026, changing how much you’ll pay when you file your income tax return October 24, 2025
Economy Goodbye to taxes for retirees—that’s the proposal behind HJR 205, which seeks historic tax relief in Florida October 23, 2025
Economy Alert for retirees—the 2026 COLA increase could be delayed due to the U.S. government shutdown October 23, 2025
Economy It’s official—SNAP benefits will increase in October 2025, but new rules are coming that could leave millions without assistance October 15, 2025
Economy It’s official—the United States breaks 14 years of silence and approves the first wind farm in Wisconsin since 2011—a green revolution is underway October 11, 2025
Economy Confirmed—Trump now makes home renovations more expensive with 50% tariffs on kitchens and bathrooms, hitting Americans directly in the pocketbook October 7, 2025
Economy Goodbye to post-COVID normality—Azerbaijan will be the only country in the world to keep its land borders closed until 2026 October 6, 2025
Economy Bad news for retirees in the US—experts confirm that expenses are not going down, and these are the bills that are ruining retirement October 6, 2025
Economy It’s official—starting in October, Maryland will impose $425 fines for speeding and increase jail time for reckless drivers October 3, 2025
Economy Confirmed—an 1893-S Morgan Dollar and a Double Eagle Liberty broke records in September by exceeding $5,000 September 30, 2025
Economy Goodbye to taxes on your pension—new US law could leave 90% of Social Security beneficiaries tax-free from 2026 September 30, 2025
Economy It’s official—nearly 450,000 New Yorkers will lose their free Essential Plan coverage following H.R.1 cuts and the loss of $7.5 billion in federal funding September 26, 2025
Economy It’s official—here are the requirements and payment schedules for Alaska’s 2025 Permanent Dividend—check to see if you’re eligible for the check September 26, 2025
Economy Bad news for millions of households in the US—heating bills will rise by 7.6% this winter, and thousands already fear they won’t be able to pay them September 24, 2025