What happens to gift cards when a chain like Forever 21 or Joann closes stores? Here’s what shoppers can do.

• Joann is no longer accepting store gift cards as it closes locations

  Shoppers are frustrated that their gift cards can no longer be redeemed at Joann stores closing nationwide.
  
  CBS News - 5d

• Forever 21 expected to close all U.S. stores, blames Shein and Temu for demise

  Forever 21 blamed its second bankruptcy on rising competition from upstarts like Shein and Temu and their use of the de minimis exemption, a trade law loophole.
  
  CNBC - 1d
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  New Bedford Half Marathon is Sunday: What's closed, where to park, and how to watch

  The New Bedford Half-Marathon is set to return on Sunday. What streets will be closed, where do you park, and how do you watch? Here's what to know.
  
  Yahoo Sports - 4d
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  Macy’s Signals Rocky Year Ahead as Retailers Reckon With Trade War

  The largest department store chain in the United States, like many other retailers, has warned that shoppers may be more cautious in the months ahead.
  
  The New York Times - Mar. 6

• Don’t hide cash at home — here’s what you’re risking and what to do instead, experts say

  While keeping your money in a secret spot at home can feel safe, it's often not the case. Here's what to know.
  
  CNBC - 4d

• When do credit card companies sue for non-payment?

  If you skip your credit card payments for long enough, you could end up being sued. Here's when it could happen.
  
  CBS News - 5d
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  Forever 21 set to shut down its U.S. operations as it files for bankruptcy

  Forever 21, once a leader in youth fashion retail, is set to permanently close all its U.S. stores as it files for bankruptcy for a second time.
  
  NBC News - 1d

• Here's what a key index is saying about the economy

  The Russell 2000 index, made up of small-cap companies, is close to entering a bear market. Here's what that means.
  
  CBS News - 4d

• Dollar General store review and closures dent fourth-quarter earnings

  As part of the reevaluation, the dollar-store chain said it will close 96 Dollar General stores and 45 Popshelf stores and will convert six other locations.
  
  CNBC - 5d

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• Morgan Stanley is the latest bank to trim its workforce. Here’s why.

  Morgan Stanley plans to cut between 2% and 3% of its 80,000 global employees late this month, a person familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
  
  MarketWatch - 4h

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  Putin agrees 30-day halt to strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure in Trump call

  Russian president sticks to tough demands for overall ceasefire and end to war
  
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  The BOJ's decision comes ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy meeting, where the U.S. central bank is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate steady.
  
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