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Want to Treat Mom? See Mother’s Day 2026 Food Deals and Specials

, and on May 8, 2026

Spending on Mother’s Day 2026 is expected to hit a record $38 billion, but more than a dozen chains are handing out freebies, BOGOs, and bonus gift cards this weekend.

Save 40 Cents per Gallon at Circle K on May 7. Here’s How

and on May 6, 2026

Circle K is slashing gas prices by 40 cents a gallon for three hours on May 7 — Inner Circle members get the deal for 15 hours starting at midnight.

Teacher Appreciation Week 2026 Deals Include Freebies, Discounts

and on May 4, 2026

From free Chipotle meals to 50% off Krystal breakfast combos, teachers can score major savings at more than 25 restaurants and businesses this week.

Trump Made ‘Significant Effort’ to Avoid Spirit Airlines Shutdown

and on May 2, 2026

Transportation Secretary Duffy revealed Trump was ‘like a dog on a bone’ to save Spirit, but a $500 million bailout fell apart over creditor disputes.

When to Expect Your Social Security Payment for May. See Schedule.

and on April 30, 2026

Your May payment arrives on May 13, 20, or 27 — the exact date hinges on your birthday, and recipients from before 1997 follow a separate schedule entirely.

When Do You Get Your SSI Check for May 2026? See Payment Schedule

and on April 29, 2026

The May SSI check goes out May 1 — on a Friday — and the full 2026 payment schedule shows several months when checks arrive early due to weekends.

Party City Returns with Stores within 700+ Staples Locations

and on April 23, 2026

After two bankruptcies and the closure of all its corporate locations, Party City is now operating from inside more than 700 Staples stores — with graduation deals already running through June.

QVC, HSN Owner Files for Bankruptcy, but Shopping Shows to Continue

and on April 17, 2026

The company is slashing its debt from $6.6 billion to $1.3 billion through restructuring — and QVC says your gift cards, store credits, and pending orders are all still valid.

USPS Temporarily Stops Pension Payments amid Cash ‘Crisis’

and on April 9, 2026

The agency is halting $200 million in biweekly retirement contributions — freeing $2.5 billion in cash — while insisting current and future retirees won’t feel an immediate impact.

Costco Recalls Traditional Madeleines. See the Affected Stores.

and on April 8, 2026

Shoppers who bought Traditional Madeleines from Costco between March 30 and April 6 may have actually received a hazelnut-filled version — and the allergy risk is serious.

Oracle Lays Off More Than 150 California Workers

, and on April 3, 2026

The cuts are part of a sweeping restructuring tied to the company’s AI ambitions — and the total could reach 30,000 jobs.

When to Expect Your Social Security Payment for April. See Schedule.

and on March 30, 2026

The first Social Security checks for April go out on the 8th — but the date you receive yours depends on when you were born.

When Do You Get Your SSI Check for April 2026? See Payment Schedule.

and on March 29, 2026

April’s SSI payment lands on a Wednesday, kicking off a rare four-month streak where checks go out right on the first.

Netflix Raises Subscription Costs. See New Monthly Prices.

and on March 26, 2026

The streaming giant’s ad-supported plan jumps to $8.99, while premium subscribers face the steepest hike at $4 more per month.

Free Food Deals to Feast on the First Day of Spring

and on March 20, 2026

From Rita’s Italian Ice giveaway to Taco Bell rewards, here are the freebies and discounts you can grab right now.

Dairy Queen’s Free Cone Day Is March 19. How to Get One

and on March 18, 2026

The annual giveaway returns tomorrow with free vanilla soft-serve cones at participating locations — no purchase required.

Will Kohl’s Close More Stores? Here’s What We Know

, and on March 18, 2026

After shuttering 27 locations last year, the retailer says it’s holding steady at 1,150 stores — for now.

St. Patrick’s Day Food and Drink Deals Include Freebies, Discounts

and on March 16, 2026

Dozens of chains are offering free food, BOGO deals, and discounted drinks — many just for wearing green or joining a loyalty program.

McDonald’s Biggest Burger, the Big Arch Burger, Is Coming in March

and on February 24, 2026

McDonald’s is introducing its biggest and boldest burger yet, the Big Arch, to U.S. menus for a limited time starting March 3.

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