Category: Insights

November 2, 2025 Off

Retail Apocalypse 2025: Which Stores Are Closing Their Doors?

By The Admiral Staff

Several well-known retailers are planning store closures in 2025, including Walgreens (500 locations), BuyBuy Baby (abandoning brick-and-mortar for a digital brand), Advanced Auto Parts (727 locations), Macy’s (150 stores by 2026), Family Dollar (970 stores total), CVS (300 stores), Big Lots (around 500-700 locations), and Joann (all locations

October 16, 2025 Off

Retail Apocalypse 2025: Which Stores Are Closing?

By The Admiral Staff

Several well-known retailers are planning store closures in 2025, including Walgreens (500 locations), Advanced Auto Parts (727 locations), Macy’s (150 stores by 2026), Family Dollar (370 stores), CVS (300 stores), Big Lots (unspecified number), Joann (all locations), Forever 21 (all locations), and Rite Aid (over 200 locations). These closures are driven by

September 26, 2025 Off

Money Exposed: Unveiling the Truth Through Finance Documentaries

By The Admiral Staff

This article highlights ten finance documentaries offering insights into various aspects of money and the economy. Viewers can explore topics like early retirement (FIRE movement) in “Playing with FIRE,” the psychology of financial decisions in “Thinking Money,” and the dangers of multi-level marketing schemes in “LuLaRich.” The list also includes critical examinations of the 2008 financial crisis (“Inside Job”), the aftermath of economic hardship (“The American Nightmare”), and the challenges faced by those excluded from traditional banking (“

September 14, 2025 Off

Alimony After Inheritance: When Can Support Be Modified?

By The Admiral Staff

A reader struggling to afford alimony payments due to financial hardship is asking if they can seek a modification given their ex-wife’s significant inheritance and improved financial situation. The advice is that spousal support agreements can often be modified when circumstances change, but this depends on state laws and the specifics of the original settlement. Options include reaching an agreement with the ex-wife or pursuing a legal modification through the courts, with an attorney potentially simplifying the process.

September 12, 2025 Off

Fading Flavors: 10 Chain Restaurants Facing Closure

By The Admiral Staff

Several well-known chain restaurants are facing difficulties due to changing consumer preferences, rising operational costs, and lingering effects from the pandemic. In 2024, Denny’s, Hooters, Buca di Beppo, TGI Fridays, MOD Pizza, Rubio’s Coastal Grill, World of Beer, Sticky’s Finger Joint, Tijuana Flats, and BurgerFi have all announced closures or filed for bankruptcy. These closures range from 4 to 150 locations, with factors