Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Home values are rising again — Here’s where the market is rebounding
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
U.S. home values rose in February for the first time in seven months, and existing home sales increased from a year earlier, according to Zillow.
No tax on tips and overtime - IRS publishes instructions for claiming deductions
The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.
The IRS has published filing instructions for the new Schedule 1-A and Form 1040 instructions for taxpayers to claim no tax on tips, overtime, and other deductions.
Thousands of baby monitors sold on Amazon, Walmart recalled over fire risk, CPSC says
Hisense Ltd. has recalled 81,800 Babysense Max View Baby Monitors due to a possible fire hazard tied to the “parent unit" of the devices, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Hisense Ltd. has recalled 81,800 Babysense Max View Baby Monitors due to a possible fire hazard tied to the “parent unit" of the devices, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Papa Johns is closing 300 restaurants: What to know
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
Papa Johns has announced plans to close roughly 300 restaurants across North America. Here's what we know.
McDonald’s ‘biggest’ burger coming to US: Here’s when, how much it will cost
McDonald’s Big Arch Burger will be rolling out nationally soon. Here’s when you can get it.
McDonald’s Big Arch Burger will be rolling out nationally soon. Here’s when you can get it.
US attacks Iran: Will gas prices go up?
Oil prices were already rising on fears of war before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran overnight. Here's why a wider war in Iran could lead to higher gas prices here at home.
Oil prices were already rising on fears of war before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran overnight. Here's why a wider war in Iran could lead to higher gas prices here at home.
Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
A key milestone for homebuyers: the average 30-year mortgage rate has fallen below 6% for the first time since 2022. Here's what to know.
New Pokémon titles revealed during 30th anniversary Presents: Everything announced
The Pokémon Company unveiled new titles and upcoming releases during its 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents livestream. Here’s everything announced.
The Pokémon Company unveiled new titles and upcoming releases during its 30th anniversary Pokémon Presents livestream. Here’s everything announced.
State Farm to issue $100 average refunds to car insurance customers: What to know
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
State Farm says it’s giving $5 billion in cash back to its car insurance customers, which amounts to a $100 average refund for more than 49 million policies. Here’s what to know:
Target will only sell cereals without synthetic colors
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
This spring, Target is making a significant change to its cereal offerings by only offering cereals made without synthetic colors. Here's what you need to know.
Texas law requires automatic explanations from insurance companies in 2026
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.
Burger King Whopper is changing following customer feedback
Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.
Burger King is giving its iconic Whopper a makeover for the first time in nearly 10 years – here’s what’s changing and why now.
Social Security March payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security March payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security March payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Texas ranks #2 in OnlyFans spending with nearly $250M spent in 2025
Texas residents spent nearly $250 million on OnlyFans in 2025, making the state the second-highest spender in the U.S. while revealing a sharp divide between "creator economies" like Houston and Dallas and high-deficit cities like San Antonio.
Texas residents spent nearly $250 million on OnlyFans in 2025, making the state the second-highest spender in the U.S. while revealing a sharp divide between "creator economies" like Houston and Dallas and high-deficit cities like San Antonio.
Frozen blueberry recall: FDA issues Class I alert over possible listeria contamination
The frozen blueberries were not sold to consumers but were sent to distribution centers in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and Canada, the FDA said.
The frozen blueberries were not sold to consumers but were sent to distribution centers in Michigan, Oregon, Washington, Wisconsin and Canada, the FDA said.
Buc-ee’s is expanding to several new states; here’s where
Buc-ee’s is expanding into several states, with massive new locations set to open in 2026 and 2027.
Buc-ee’s is expanding into several states, with massive new locations set to open in 2026 and 2027.
Dog treats recalled in multiple states over possible salmonella contamination, FDA says
The Food and Drug Administration said the latest recall covers Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs sold in several states, including Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
The Food and Drug Administration said the latest recall covers Elite Treats Chicken Chips for Dogs sold in several states, including Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina.
Meatballs sold at Aldi recalled after metal fragments found, USDA says
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the new recall affects Bremer Family Size Italian Style Meatballs sold at Aldi stores across the country.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the new recall affects Bremer Family Size Italian Style Meatballs sold at Aldi stores across the country.
Tariff refunds: Who's getting them and when will they be issued?
The Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs has left unanswered questions: Will the money already collected by the government be refunded? And if so, who’s getting their money back?
The Supreme Court ruling that struck down most of President Trump’s tariffs has left unanswered questions: Will the money already collected by the government be refunded? And if so, who’s getting their money back?