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?

Red Lobster considering more restaurant closures, CEO says

Red Lobster's new CEO said sales are up 10% from last year, but the restaurant is still working to repair a "very damaged brand."

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.

H-E-B partners with Wienerschnitzel to launch frozen corn dogs in 250 Texas stores

H-E-B has become the exclusive Texas retailer for Wienerschnitzel’s frozen corn dogs, marking the iconic fast-food chain’s first-ever move into grocery stores across 250 locations.

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.

Mastering the dollar: These cities rank as the top budgeters in 2026, data suggests

From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.

Texas man pleads guilty in $2.1 million ‘meme stock’ Ponzi scheme

A Mont Belvieu man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to running a $2.1 million "meme stock" Ponzi scheme that defrauded his friends and colleagues.

Keeping your financial resolutions for 2026
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We're already one month into the new year and so far nine out of ten Americans may have already dropped their New Year's resolutions. Keeping your goals on track can be difficult, especially when it comes to your finances. Whether you're hoping to get out of debt, set some retirement goals, or just looking to save more money, it can seem impossible. Joining us to keep your long-term goals on track in 2026 is president and CEO Cathy DeWitt Dunn from DeWitt and Dunn Financial Services.