Sasha Addams Drivers across the United States are familiar with traffic tickets, speeding fines, and warnings. But in one state, a new set of rules is signaling that reckless and negligent driving will no longer be treated as a minor offense. Starting January 2026, the state of North Carolina will roll out one of the nation’s toughest … Read more
Millions of Americans who’ve used ATMs over the past few years may soon get an unexpected bonus in their bank accounts a $25 payment as part of a nationwide $1.23 million settlement resolving claims over improper ATM fees. The agreement, approved this month by a federal court in Illinois, caps off a multi-year investigation into … Read more
Starting in 2026, millions of senior drivers across the United States will face a new reality on the road. Under a sweeping federal safety update known as the Senior Driver License Renewal Reform Act, drivers aged 70 and older will now be required to renew their licenses every two years, with mandatory vision and cognitive … Read more
When Tanya and Melissa Romero, two sisters from upstate New York, opened their first Dairy Queen franchise in 2017, they thought they were living the small-business dream. The store, located in Watertown, became a local favorite almost immediately. They hired a team of high schoolers, single parents, and retirees, offering flexible schedules and what they … Read more
For millions of Americans approaching retirement, the Social Security landscape is about to shift again and the timing couldn’t be more critical. Beginning in 2026, the Full Retirement Age (FRA) the age at which individuals can claim 100% of their Social Security benefits will officially change under a schedule set decades ago. That change may … Read more