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Rent hike forces beloved East L.A. burrito institution to leave Cesar Chavez Boulevard, but its younger sibling keeps the flame alive. Azteca Tortillería will roll its final flour tortilla at the original Cesar Chavez Boulevard counter on July 13, ending a 51‑year run that fed generations of Angelenos. The closure, driven by a steep rent increase and new property … Read more
Refunds authorized by House Bill 112 are rolling out in batches from June through August, promising a timely boost for hundreds of thousands of Georgia taxpayers. Georgia’s record‑large surplus—about $11 billion—has allowed Governor Brian Kemp and the Department of Revenue (DOR) to launch a fresh refund worth up to $500 per filer. Payments labeled “GASTTAXRFD” are already landing in … Read more
Waiting a few extra years can add thousands to every monthly check—here’s how the math works. Retirement timing is a personal choice, yet the age you file for Social Security largely determines how much you’ll pocket over the rest of your life. Want to be sure you’re not leaving money on the table? Read on. … Read more
Tough economy, soaring costs push beloved McCook staple to switch off the smokers for good. Taste of Texas BBQ, the family‑run restaurant that turned South B Street into McCook’s unofficial living room, is shutting its doors after 23 busy and heartfelt years. The announcement, made on the owners’ social‑media pages has set off a wave of nostalgia, and … Read more
Millions of retirees rely on every dollar of their monthly check; these holdout states still want a slice. For the 62 million Americans drawing retirement benefits, the math feels simple: you paid in, you cash out. Yet nine states—Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota, Montana, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Utah, Vermont and West Virginia—will continue treating those benefits as taxable income in … Read more
Digital banking keeps growing, and Bank of America has revealed exactly which brick‑and‑mortar offices across the United States will disappear next year. Bank of America, one of the country’s largest lenders, will trim its physical footprint in 2025 after noticing that far fewer customers step up to the teller window. While the move supports rising … Read more
Millions of retirees, disability recipients, and survivors could see a 50 percent cut when the Social Security Administration starts recovering old overpayments on July 24, 2025. The clock is ticking. If you rely on Social Security each month, you might ask, “Could my benefits really drop overnight?” Here’s the essential information—deadlines, dollar amounts, and the steps to protect … Read more
Long‑standing California favorite sets last day for its South Bay “Volume Savings” shop, leaving fans hunting for their next chocolate fix. Sunnyvale’s iconic treat spot closed in May. See’s Candies has confirmed that its popular West El Camino Real store, which many residents considered “like losing an old friend,” served its last free sample on … Read more
Since June, Social Security will require most applicants—and anyone changing account details—to visit a local office with original documents, a move aimed at stopping surging identity fraud. Social Security’s new identity‑verification rule lands just as retirees and disability recipients brace for summer payments. The agency says in‑person checks will plug an $8 billion fraud leak, but … Read more
Middle‑ and low‑income parents could see up to $2,500 per child by 2028, but homeowners may lose a key clean‑energy break. Congress is pushing a bipartisan bill that would permanently keep the Child Tax Credit (CTC) at $2,000 per child and gradually lift it to $2,500 between 2025 and 2028, then peg future increases to inflation. If it passes, millions of … Read more
Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick just lost another eatery, and the shake‑up is only beginning. Red Robin closed its doors on June 22 after the company announced plans to shutter 70 underperforming restaurants nationwide. The departure follows Bar Louie’s March shutdown next door, marking two vacancies in under a year on busy Route 18. Redevelopment plan promises … Read more
Lifetime tire service, 2 percent cash back, and early‑morning access are just a few advantages hiding behind the membership card. Costco’s $60 basic membership already delivers rock‑bottom prices on bulk staples and those famous $1.50 hot‑dog combos. Yet thousands of shoppers still leave money on the table by skipping benefits that come at no extra cost. … Read more
New Fed data spotlights the degrees most likely to keep entry‑level paychecks stuck below the national median. You worked hard for that diploma—but is it going to cover the rent? A fresh analysis from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, using 2023 wage data, reveals that ten popular majors send full‑time graduates into the labor … Read more
Tiny wartime error, huge modern payoff—one 1943 copper cent has sold for more than many mansions. The most valuable U.S. penny ever auctioned was struck by mistake during World War II, yet a handful still hide in everyday change. Could one be hiding in yours? The 1943 copper Lincoln wheat penny owes its sky‑high price to … Read more
Kroger’s decision targets Milwaukee‑area neighborhoods in a bid to streamline under‑performing outletsKroger’s decision targets Milwaukee‑area neighborhoods in a bid to streamline under‑performing outlets. Neighborhood shoppers in southeastern Wisconsin are bracing for change. Kroger, the parent company of the Pick ‘n Save banner, has confirmed it will close five stores in and around Milwaukee as part of … Read more
The Treasury and Social Security Administration will stop mailing disability checks, pushing nearly half a million recipients to switch to direct deposit or a Direct Express card before the deadline. Starting this fall, disability beneficiaries who still rely on paper checks must move to an electronic option or risk missing their October payment. Officials say the … Read more
Stricter renewal process zeroes in on recent accidents, health issues, and DUIs, leaving clean‑record seniors largely untouched. Thousands of older Californians could soon face extra scrutiny at the Department of Motor Vehicles. The agency’s updated renewal policy replaces blanket written exams with a sharper focus on traffic history and medical fitness—raising the question many retirees … Read more
Benefits will arrive between July 1 and July 28—but only on the day tied to your case number’s 9th and 8th digits. Florida’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) follows a strict calendar. The state reloads EBT cards on 28 different days, so neighbors with similar circumstances can still get money weeks apart. Knowing your exact deposit date lets you … Read more
Parents of neurodivergent and anxious flyers feel the squeeze as screeners target sensory plushies. A six‑year‑old boy left Connecticut’s Bradley Airport in tears last month after officers seized “Petey,” his weighted stuffed dog. The plush pal, filled with glass beads for calming pressure, triggered an explosive‑trace alarm and never made it past the checkpoint, spotlighting … Read more
Chesterfield‑based St. Luke’s Health System will close its 143‑bed Des Peres Hospital at 2345 Dougherty Ferry Road on Aug. 1, blaming persistently low patient volumes and mounting operating expenses. The move comes seven years after the nonprofit bought the campus from Tenet Healthcare and underscores the financial strain that has dogged community hospitals since the pandemic. “Our aim is … Read more