Goodbye, TGI Fridays: Brick site poised to welcome Mission BBQ and new co-tenant

Closed TGI Fridays restaurant on Route 70 in Brick Township, NJ, soon to be rebuilt as a Mission BBQ with room for another tenant.

Shuttered Route 70 restaurant may be rebuilt to welcome a fast‑growing barbecue chain and an as‑yet unnamed co‑tenant. After 26 years of mozzarella sticks and karaoke nights, the former TGI Fridays at Route 70 and Chambers Bridge Road is on track for a full makeover. A proposal headed to Brick Township’s planning board on July 30, 2025, at 7 p.m. … Read more

Green card holders face tighter health rules, new remittance tax under Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’

U.S. green card held against an American flag, illustrating tighter health subsidies and new 1 % remittance fee under Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill.

Millions of immigrants could soon pay higher health and money‑transfer costs after the president’s bill cleared Congress on July 4. The measure trims federal help, adds a 1 percent fee on cash sent abroad, and steers billions to immigration enforcement. President Donald Trump’s newly signed One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) brings sweeping changes for lawful permanent residents and other … Read more

Confirmed – New 2025 stimulus checks worth $1,000 headed to eligible residents in eight states

Stimulus Check note on U.S. flag beside Treasury check and cash, illustrating 2025 state relief payments

Half the country is still catching its breath after tax season, yet fresh relief is already on the way thanks to state‑backed stimulus and rebate programs. Millions of low‑ and middle‑income residents could see between $150 and $1,000 land in their wallets over the next few months—no congressional gridlock required. With the last federal Recovery Rebate Credit … Read more

Social Security payment schedule for the last 3 payments in July 2025: why some checks may arrive with less money this month

Social Security benefits document, cash roll, Social Security card, and July 2025 calendar highlighting payment dates

Millions of Americans who rely on Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security benefits mark their calendars each month. July’s deposits are right around the corner—and this time, a brand‑new withholding rule could trim some checks. Wondering when your money will show up—or why it might be smaller? Here’s the full schedule, the reason certain … Read more

Farewell to the legend of burritos: this restaurant in East Los Angeles closes its doors after 51 years full of flavor

La Azteca Tortillería storefront in East Los Angeles with red “We’re Moving” banner announcing closure after 51 years.

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

Confirmed: Georgia begins sending up to $500 tax refunds this summer

Illustration of a Georgia Taxpayers check symbolizing up to $500 state tax refund, set against a U.S. flag backdrop.

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

It’s official: What is the best retirement age for you if you want to receive more money?

Senior man in straw hat sits beside Social Security cards and a 2025 calendar, illustrating the best retirement age for higher benefits.

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

This iconic Los Angeles restaurant shuts down after 23 delicious years of community history

Close-up of glazed smoked pork ribs on butcher paper at an iconic los angeles barbecue restaurant closing after 23 years

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

It’s official: Retirees will continue to lose part of their Social Security benefits through 2025 in these 9 states

Red Social Security file tab among folders symbolizing retiree benefit records still taxed in nine states through 2025

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

Confirmed: Bank of America will reduce its presence in the US before the end of 2025 – here is the complete list of branches that will close

Bank of America logo illustrating US branch closures by 2025

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

Your Social Security check could shrink 50% starting July—find out who’s affected

Scissors cutting Social Security card illustrating a 50% benefits reduction starting July 2025

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

Farewell to this famous candy chain: one of its stores closed its doors after 30 years of history

Two employees smiling inside a vintage See’s Candies store with chocolates displayed behind glass counters

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

Retirees and SSDI recipients face delays under new SSA verification system: new Social Security regulations

Social Security Administration building exterior with official signage

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

New Child Tax Credit rules could mean more money in your pocket: families may get $2,500 per child

Colorful blocks spelling child care tax credit with money and IRS tax forms in background

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

Official: Popular East Brunswick mall bids farewell to restaurant amid redevelopment push

Red Robin restaurant exterior at Brunswick Square Mall in East Brunswick, closing amid mall redevelopment project

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

It`s official: Costco is offering 8 exclusive member benefits at no extra cost — and hardly anyone is using them

Shoppers inside a Costco warehouse browsing aisles under a banner promoting Costco.com home delivery service

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

Federal Reserve data confirms it: The 10 degrees that lead to the lowest starting salaries in the US

Exterior of the U.S. Federal Reserve building with seal, related to lowest-paying college degree data

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

How a common-looking penny became one of the most valuable coins in America: The coin that sold for $4.1 million

Rare 1943 Lincoln wheat penny with Denver mint mark, displayed against the American flag background

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

Store shutdowns confirmed: Pick ‘n Save exits vital locations, families face job loss and grocery gaps

Front entrance of a Pick ‘n Save grocery store in Wisconsin before scheduled closures affecting local communities

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

Confirmed: SSDI beneficiaries must switch from paper checks by September 30 to avoid payment suspension

Social Security Administration building—SSDI beneficiaries must switch from paper checks to electronic payments by September 30

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