When Rick Woldenberg took the reins of his family’s toy business, Learning Resources Inc, nearly three decades ago, politics and litigation were not on his agenda. Then he became a central figure in one of the most significant U.S. Supreme Court rulings of the last several years. The court on Friday struck down President Donald … Read more

U.S. stocks climbed on Friday, with the Nasdaq leading gains after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs, offering relief to investors after weaker-than-expected economic data dented sentiment earlier in the day. The U.S. top court, which has a conservative majority, ruled 6-3 against his global tariffs, enacted under a federal law … Read more

Thousands of businesses won a hard-fought victory when the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn the White House’s emergency tariffs. The process of getting refunds has only just begun. In a decision that could ripple throughout the global economy for years, the court ruled that U.S. President Donald Trump was not allowed to use the … Read more

For many people, the day doesn’t begin until the kettle whistles or the coffee maker hums. After all, tea and coffee aren’t just beverages; they’re rituals, identities and even small acts of comfort. One offers a steady, almost meditative lift, while the other delivers a more immediate, higher-caffeine jolt that feels like flipping on a … Read more

The Social Security Fairness Act signed at the beginning of 2025 is now unfair, at least when it comes to taxes, according to some representatives in Congress. The Social Security Fairness Act eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduced Social Security benefits for about 3.2 million public-sector retirees who also receive pension … Read more

It finally happened. In a move that’s sending shockwaves through Washington and Wall Street alike, the Supreme Court just took a sledgehammer to President Trump’s sweeping global tariffs. In a 6-3 ruling handed down today, the court decided the president didn’t have the legal authority to use a 1977 emergency law to tax almost everything … Read more

It’s that time again. The seasons are changing, and it’s time to adjust those clocks and spring forward. Daylight Saving Time starts in just over two weeks, and as part of spring forward, clocks must be set forward one hour. There will be more light in the evening and less light in the morning, according … Read more

President Donald Trump issued an executive order this week prioritizing U.S. production of glyphosate, saying the herbicide is critical to the nation’s security. Trump’s executive order, issued late Wednesday, Feb. 18, provides limited immunity to domestic companies that make glyphosate and phosphorus, declaring both essential to the nation’s military and farmers. Using the 1950 Defense … Read more

Advice passed down from older generations doesn’t always fit today’s world, and younger adults aren’t shy about saying so. Many Millennials and Gen Z’ers have taken to the internet to call out the guidance they grew up with, arguing that some of it simply doesn’t hold up anymore. What was once considered common wisdom is … Read more

The number of tax returns the IRS has received so far this tax season is down from last year, but refunds are up double digits, IRS data show. The average refund through Feb. 6 was $2,290, up nearly 11% from $2,065 at the same time in 2025 while total returns received fell 5.2%. The IRS … Read more