Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
GM recalls more than 80K Chevy vehicles over serious pedestrian safety risk
More than 80,000 Chevy vehicles are being recalled because their pedestrian alert sound system is defective, federal regulators said.
More than 80,000 Chevy vehicles are being recalled because their pedestrian alert sound system is defective, federal regulators said.
Energizer rechargeable lanterns recalled due to overheating
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Energizer® Large Power Indicator Lanterns due to the potential overheating of the installed lithium-ion batteries.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for Energizer® Large Power Indicator Lanterns due to the potential overheating of the installed lithium-ion batteries.
Which states have the most debt collection accounts? New rankings revealed
WalletHub collected data from the end of 2025 and ranked the states with the most and least debt collection accounts.
WalletHub collected data from the end of 2025 and ranked the states with the most and least debt collection accounts.
Spotify raising subscription prices in US and other markets next month - How much more you'll be paying
If you’re a Spotify subscriber, you’ll soon be paying more to stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks.
If you’re a Spotify subscriber, you’ll soon be paying more to stream music, podcasts, and audiobooks.
Adirondack chairs sold at Lowes and Home Depot recalled due to collapse risk
Adirondack-style patio chairs that were sold at Lowe’s and The Home Depot stores nationwide have been recalled.
Adirondack-style patio chairs that were sold at Lowe’s and The Home Depot stores nationwide have been recalled.
Frigidaire minifridges sold at Target stores recalled due to fire and burn hazards
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of Frigidaire-brand minifridges due to fire and burn hazards.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a recall of Frigidaire-brand minifridges due to fire and burn hazards.
Customers impacted by Verizon outage to get $20 credit: How to redeem
Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.
Verizon says it’s giving $20 credits to customers who were impacted by a widespread service outage, but you have to accept the credit for it to be applied.
Baby loungers sold on Amazon, Walmart recalled over entrapment, fall hazards, CPSC says
More than 9,000 of the recalled baby loungers were sold on Amazon and Walmart.com between 2023 and 2025.
More than 9,000 of the recalled baby loungers were sold on Amazon and Walmart.com between 2023 and 2025.
Beef prices soar as American families pay steep prices for steaks and burgers nationwide
Beef prices are surging, and American households are forking over more money for their steaks, roasts and burgers, the latest inflation data shows.
Beef prices are surging, and American households are forking over more money for their steaks, roasts and burgers, the latest inflation data shows.
Cinemark's $5 bring-your-own bucket popcorn deal returns for National Popcorn Day 2026
Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.
Cinemark and Lowe’s team up for a $5 popcorn bucket deal this Jan. 18-19. Bring any container—including a 5-gallon Lowe’s bucket—to celebrate National Popcorn Day 2026.
Super Green dietary supplement recalled after 45 infected with salmonella in over 20 states
The new recall of the dietary supplement occurred after reported salmonella cases in multiple states including New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota.
The new recall of the dietary supplement occurred after reported salmonella cases in multiple states including New York, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Verizon outage: Issue resolved after thousands of customers reported losing signal
Verizon customers nationwide reported problems with their phone service Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Verizon customers nationwide reported problems with their phone service Wednesday. Here's what we know.
Macy's to close 14 stores as part of turnaround strategy: See the list
Macy’s is continuing its turnaround effort by announcing plans to close about 14 additional underperforming stores in early 2026.
Macy’s is continuing its turnaround effort by announcing plans to close about 14 additional underperforming stores in early 2026.
Report reveals which Costco items can pay for the annual membership
Several discounted items can effectively offset the cost of a Costco membership, according to a recent report.
Several discounted items can effectively offset the cost of a Costco membership, according to a recent report.
Bilt expands rewards program with new cards for renters, homeowners: What to know
Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.
Bilt on Tuesday unveiled Bilt Card 2.0, a revamped lineup of three credit cards that, for the first time, allows homeowners to earn rewards on mortgage payments.
President Trump wants to cap credit card interest at 10%: the pros & cons for borrowers
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
The president's proposal could help consumers save billions of dollars and pay off debt faster. But financial experts say it could also make it harder for consumers with lower credit scores to get credit cards.
Enrollment in Affordable Care Act plans down 3.5%, new federal data shows - See state by state enrollments
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
Fewer Americans signed up for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance as costs increased due to expiring subsidies.
BMW recalls several model vehicles over defective airbags
BMW's new recall impacts cars manufactured between 2014 and 2015.
BMW's new recall impacts cars manufactured between 2014 and 2015.
Chocolate bars recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
The chocolate bars were sold online and to some retailers dating back to September 2025.
The chocolate bars were sold online and to some retailers dating back to September 2025.