Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check

Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?

The typical American worker has just $955 saved for retirement, study shows

The median American worker has just $955 saved for retirement through a defined contribution plan like a 401(k) account, a new study found.

Costco is officially retiring a decades-old tradition

Costco CEO Ron Vachris confirms a major digital overhaul is coming to the warehouse in 2026 to eliminate a "clunky" in-store requirement for members.

Francesca's files for bankruptcy, launches closing sales at all locations

Women's retailer Francesca's launched going-out-of-business sales with discounts up to 40% off all merchandise categories after filing for bankruptcy.

Britney Spears sells music catalog

We don’t know how much Britney Spears sold her music catalog for, but some are calling it a “landmark” deal. Here’s what other iconic music catalogs have cashed in.

Debt collection calls spiked in 2025: Here's where

Complaints about debt collection calls rose sharply across the country in 2025, according to new data from the Federal Trade Commission.

New worker unemployment hits 9-year high
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Just over one month into the new year, the job market continues to prove to be a tough climb for those who are just starting their career.