Economy Confirmed—LongHorn Steakhouse grows strongly in the United States, increases sales by 9.3%, and accelerates its opening plan December 27, 2025
Economy Minimum wage in Washington—check if your job is exempt after the increase to $17.13 December 27, 2025
Economy Goodbye to old Social Security checks in the United States—starting in January, some retirees will be able to collect up to $5,430 per month December 26, 2025
Economy Goodbye to small IRS refunds—Donald Trump’s administration promises historic checks of up to $20,000 starting in 2026 December 26, 2025
Economy It’s official—Arkansas eliminates the food tax and promises to ease the burden on millions of families December 25, 2025
Economy It’s official—Social Security in the United States could demand up to $2,600 extra per year, affecting millions of workers December 25, 2025
Economy Confirmed by the SSA—working longer or earning extra income can increase your retirement pension for life December 24, 2025
Economy It’s official—seven states will distribute checks of up to $1,500 in December, and millions of families could benefit December 24, 2025
Economy Confirmed by the SSA—the U.S. government can seize part of Social Security for unpaid taxes and student loans December 23, 2025
Economy Goodbye to long lines at Costco—the CEO confirms that the scan-and-go system is now 20% faster and is here to stay December 22, 2025
Economy Confirmed by the SSA—these Social Security beneficiaries will receive their money on Christmas Eve, thus closing out payments for 2025 December 22, 2025
Economy Confirmed—the IRS will offer a credit of up to $1,700 for donating to educational scholarships December 21, 2025
Economy It’s official—Missouri raises minimum wage to $15 in 2026, impacting retail, restaurant, and construction workers December 20, 2025
Economy Confirmed by Social Security—the 2026 inflation adjustment will arrive in January and will not benefit everyone equally December 20, 2025
Economy Confirmed by US Bank—new customers can earn up to $450 in cash with direct deposits December 19, 2025
Economy Confirmed by the IRS—this payment method allows you to receive your refund in less than 21 days and send it to multiple accounts December 19, 2025
Economy It’s official—AT&T will close the window for claiming the multi-million dollar settlement for the 2019 and 2024 data breaches in a matter of days December 18, 2025
Economy It’s official—Costco confirms the complete closure of its stores in the United States on Christmas Day and notifies its customers December 18, 2025
Economy Confirmed by the SSA and CNBC—a new deduction may eliminate the tax burden for most people over 65 December 17, 2025
Economy No more surprises on your US tax return—the SSA sends out key forms for Social Security taxes December 17, 2025
Economy Confirmed by the IRS—those who prepare early for 2026 taxes may receive larger refunds December 17, 2025
Economy It’s official—Costco and Walmart are establishing themselves as major sellers of cheap gold and silver amid a global surge in prices December 16, 2025
