How upgrading your insulation could land you a tax credit
Adding some more insulation to your home can help keep it warmer during these brutally cold temperatures but it also comes with an added benefit, a tax credit.
Adding some more insulation to your home can help keep it warmer during these brutally cold temperatures but it also comes with an added benefit, a tax credit.
Afro Joe?s uses coffee, community to inspire young readers in Beverly
Afro Joe?s Coffee & Tea in Chicago?s Beverly neighborhood is fostering a love of reading by offering a free book library and hosting literacy events for children.
Afro Joe?s Coffee & Tea in Chicago?s Beverly neighborhood is fostering a love of reading by offering a free book library and hosting literacy events for children.
Kentucky Fried Chicken will no longer be based in Kentucky; here's where the chain is moving
The KFC corporate office is relocating to a new location with about 100 KFC employees moving in the next several months. Here’s what we know.
The KFC corporate office is relocating to a new location with about 100 KFC employees moving in the next several months. Here’s what we know.
Southwest Airlines to cut 15% of its workforce in its first-ever mass layoffs
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
The Dallas-based airline says its “workforce reductions" of 1,750 jobs will focus mainly on corporate overhead and leadership positions, including senior leadership and directors.
Chicago's Diana's Bananas to give away treats
Diana's Bananas, which got its start in Chicago, will be celebrating with a giveaway of a six-month supply of chocolate-covered bananas.
Diana's Bananas, which got its start in Chicago, will be celebrating with a giveaway of a six-month supply of chocolate-covered bananas.
What's open and closed on Presidents' Day 2025
Here's what is open and closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17 - the day the nation commemorates all U.S. presidents, past and present.
Here's what is open and closed on Presidents Day, Monday, Feb. 17 - the day the nation commemorates all U.S. presidents, past and present.
Igloo recalls 1M coolers over risk of fingertip amputation
Igloo advised customers against using the affected coolers any further until they can get a new handle from the company.
Igloo advised customers against using the affected coolers any further until they can get a new handle from the company.
Denny’s to close more restaurants in 2025
Denny’s is set to close more locations in the U.S. than previously announced. Here's what to know.
Denny’s is set to close more locations in the U.S. than previously announced. Here's what to know.
Michigan judge sentences Walmart shoplifters to wash cars in retailer's parking lot
The unusual form of community service was endorsed by the retailer, who will provide water and supplies.
The unusual form of community service was endorsed by the retailer, who will provide water and supplies.
Here are the stores that are closing in 2025
Several top retailers in the U.S. have closed their stores as the organizations attempt to adjust their business operations amid major changes in the industry.
Several top retailers in the U.S. have closed their stores as the organizations attempt to adjust their business operations amid major changes in the industry.
CVS to close 270 more stores in 2025
CVS Pharmacy is continuing its nationwide store realignment, announcing plans to close an additional 270 locations this year as part of an effort to optimize its retail footprint.
CVS Pharmacy is continuing its nationwide store realignment, announcing plans to close an additional 270 locations this year as part of an effort to optimize its retail footprint.
Trump's tariffs could hit these states the hardest, analysis shows
A new analysis reveals which states could be most affected by Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, with key industries bracing for economic fallout.
A new analysis reveals which states could be most affected by Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, with key industries bracing for economic fallout.
Coca-Cola may use more plastic bottles to offset Trump’s aluminum tariff, CEO says
Coca-Cola may use more plastic bottles in the future over cans in the wake of President Donald Trump’s announced 25% tariff on aluminum imports.
Coca-Cola may use more plastic bottles in the future over cans in the wake of President Donald Trump’s announced 25% tariff on aluminum imports.
Egg prices are up more, and will likely get worse before they get better
The average price of a dozen eggs climbed to almost $5 in January.
The average price of a dozen eggs climbed to almost $5 in January.
Joann, the fabric and craft chain, reportedly closing several locations
Joann is closing more than half of its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again in January.
Joann is closing more than half of its stores after filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy again in January.
JCPenney closing more stores later this year: Find out where
JCPenney announced plans to close several stores by mid-year, though the company says the closures are unrelated to its recent merger with Catalyst Brands.
JCPenney announced plans to close several stores by mid-year, though the company says the closures are unrelated to its recent merger with Catalyst Brands.
IRS tax refund schedule 2025: what you need to know
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.
How the Trump administration, tariffs will affect small businesses
Small business owners across the U.S. are all wondering how the new Trump administration and tariffs will affect their bottom line.
Small business owners across the U.S. are all wondering how the new Trump administration and tariffs will affect their bottom line.
Elon Musk leads offer to buy OpenAI for nearly $100 billion – here's how CEO responded
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman collaborated to start the company several years ago and have been involved in a dispute over how the startup should be run.
Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman collaborated to start the company several years ago and have been involved in a dispute over how the startup should be run.
How businesses can support Black employees and their financial wellness this Black History Month
This Black History Month, we're putting the spotlight on how employers can better support their Black employees while honoring their hard work and contributions.
This Black History Month, we're putting the spotlight on how employers can better support their Black employees while honoring their hard work and contributions.



















