Americans tap retirement funds at record rates as mounting financial stress takes toll
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
A record number of Americans tapped into their 401(k) retirement savings for hardship withdrawals last year due to financial challenges, new data shows.
Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus closing several stores: What to know
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
The parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue and Neiman Marcus will close more department stores as part of its bankruptcy restructuring. Here's what we know.
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.
Popular Dover wedding venue Cross Creek Ranch permanently closes without warning
Cross Creek Ranch, a sprawling 17-acre wedding venue in Dover, notified customers this week it’s permanently closed without warning, leaving couples heartbroken and searching for answers.
Cross Creek Ranch, a sprawling 17-acre wedding venue in Dover, notified customers this week it’s permanently closed without warning, leaving couples heartbroken and searching for answers.
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.
Company that develops black boxes for aviation opens new global headquarters in St. Petersburg
Acron Aviation employees, a company that provides technology for aviation safety around the world, cut the ribbon on its new global headquarters in downtown St. Petersburg on Monday.
Acron Aviation employees, a company that provides technology for aviation safety around the world, cut the ribbon on its new global headquarters in downtown St. Petersburg on Monday.
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds to customers, shippers who paid them
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds it may receive to its customers as it seeks compensation from the federal government.
FedEx says it will return any tariff refunds it may receive to its customers as it seeks compensation from the federal government.
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:
Block layoffs: Tech company slashes staff by 40%
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
Block is laying off 40% of its workforce in favor of AI expansion, the company announced on Thursday.
St. Pete food hall begins phased opening in downtown
There’s a lot of weight in a name, and Central Park Food Hall has some duality.
There’s a lot of weight in a name, and Central Park Food Hall has some duality.
Controversial dating service Ashley Madison sheds ‘adulterous past’ with major rebrand to ‘discreet dating’
Controversial online dating service Ashley Madison, long known for catering to married people with the slogan "Life is short. Have an affair," is ditching its focus on infidelity and adultery as part of a major rebrand.
Controversial online dating service Ashley Madison, long known for catering to married people with the slogan "Life is short. Have an affair," is ditching its focus on infidelity and adultery as part of a major rebrand.
Lamborghini scraps first EV launch, calls development 'expensive hobby'
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the luxury automaker will replace the electric Lanzador with a plug-in hybrid after finding "close to zero" demand.
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann says the luxury automaker will replace the electric Lanzador with a plug-in hybrid after finding "close to zero" demand.
Novo Nordisk to slash list prices of Ozempic, Wegovy by up to 50%
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
Ozempic and Wegovy prices will drop by 35% and 50%, respectively, in 2027 as company faces growing competition from cheaper alternatives.
FedEx sues Trump administration for full tariff refunds after Supreme Court ruling on IEEPA
The shipping giant FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking full refund of tariffs assessed under President Trump's order targeting imports.
The shipping giant FedEx has filed a lawsuit seeking full refund of tariffs assessed under President Trump's order targeting imports.
US stocks remain relatively calm after Supreme Court strikes down Trump’s tariffs
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
U.S. stocks edged slightly higher on Friday after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs.
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?
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?
Tampa soul food restaurant reopens 16 months after damage from Hurricane Milton
Blue Flame Soul Food is finally back open after hurricane repairs kept the kitchen dark for over a year.
Blue Flame Soul Food is finally back open after hurricane repairs kept the kitchen dark for over a year.
'Not edible': Reese's grandson accuses Hershey of ruining iconic peanut butter cup
Brad Reese, the grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese, has some harsh words for The Hershey Co.
Brad Reese, the grandson of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups inventor H.B. Reese, has some harsh words for The Hershey Co.
Family-owned Brannen Bank turns 100 by keeping it personal
In a world filled with national banks and digital apps, Brannen Bank in Inverness is proof that personal service still matters.
In a world filled with national banks and digital apps, Brannen Bank in Inverness is proof that personal service still matters.
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."
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."