JHVEPhoto / Shutterstock.comPut down the calculator and pencil! Whether you’re getting a refund or paying taxes, getting your taxes completed on time can be stressful. Getting all the paperwork in order, reading all the tax codes and crunching the numbers is … well, very taxing. To help ease the stress, many national restaurants and businesses offer a little relief on everyone’s budget with Tax Day discounts and freebies.
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USA TODAY Network / ReutersSam’s Club customers may be eligible for a $170 refund after a Christmas decoration sold last year has been recalled for posing a burn hazard, according to a notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. According to the recall notice, if the decoration’s wires are connected incorrectly, the current-limiting resistor can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Gemini / GoogleOf all the areas in Florida, Monroe County has the highest hurricane potential for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, according to data provided by Colorado State University. The university’s 43rd annual seasonal hurricane forecast, released April 9, predicts a slightly below-normal season, with 13 named storms and six hurricanes. Two of the hurricanes are forecast to become Category 3 storms…
Roman Samborskyi / Shutterstock.comAdvertising Disclosure: When you buy something by clicking links within this article, we may earn a small commission, but it never affects the products or services we recommend. April 15 has come and gone, and you missed the deadline to pay your tax bill. While ignoring the debt might feel like the easiest option in the moment, going silent is the most expensive reaction.
USA TODAY Network / ReutersJust days before the April 15 tax deadline, the Internal Revenue Service issued final regulations and clarifications for jobs and situations that qualify for the so-called “no tax on tips” deduction. A preliminary list issued in September gave tax filers some earlier guidance on “no tax on tips” occupations. The list is a long one but so, too, is the list of reasons you might qualify — or not…
Gemini / GoogleThe closing date for one of the 14 Macy’s stores shuttering in the coming months has been confirmed, leaving some shoppers less than two weeks before doors are shut for good. The Macy’s store located at the Pittsburgh Mills Mall in Tarentum, Pennsylvania, is set to close on April 26, according to local outlets TribLive and WTAE. The store is one of 14 locations Macy’s said it would close in the…
USA TODAY Network / ReutersEconomy passengers will be able to enjoy fully flat beds on Air New Zealand starting later this year, when its Sky Nest bunks enter service on flights between New York and Auckland. “We really do hope that this starts a bit of a revolution in economy class travel, where sleep becomes available to more customers,” Nikhil Ravishankar, Air New Zealand’s CEO, told USA TODAY at a preview of the Sky…
ReutersThe Federal Reserve may be a few steps closer to getting a new chair, as the Senate Banking Committee plans to hold a confirmation hearing for Kevin Warsh next week. Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, who chairs the committee, said Warsh is likely to assume the role “in the next few weeks.” Scott’s comments come even as his colleague on the committee, Sen. Thom Tillis, R-North Carolina…
Introduction to the Gig Economy The gig economy refers to a labor market characterized by short-term, flexible jobs often facilitated through digital platforms. Unlike traditional employment, where individuals typically have a long-term contract with a single employer, gig workers engage in various tasks that can include freelance projects, contract work, or temporary positions. This evolving landscape has gained remarkable prominence in recent years, influenced primarily by technological advancements and changing workforce preferences. Significantly, the gig economy has expanded in response to shifts in consumer behavior and a growing demand for on-demand services. The rise of mobile apps and online platforms…
nieriss / Shutterstock.comWith grocery prices projected to rise by 3.1% in 2026, there’s never been a better time to grow your own food. Estimates show that growing a 600-square-foot plot for fruits and vegetables can save you around $600 in a single season. To find the best urban places for growing a bountiful harvest, LawnStarter ranked 2026’s best cities for urban gardening. To rank the cities…