IRS Direct File officially launches, offering free tax filing in these 12 states
Taxpayers in the 12 states who have very simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use the free online tool this tax season.
Taxpayers in the 12 states who have very simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use the free online tool this tax season.
This is how much money you need to 'live comfortably' in California, data shows
Do you make enough to "live comfortably" in California?
Do you make enough to "live comfortably" in California?
Nearly 32 percent of homes sold last quarter were new construction: Redfin
Prospective homebuyers are choosing new construction homes as sellers hold onto their homes, waiting for interest rates to drop.
Prospective homebuyers are choosing new construction homes as sellers hold onto their homes, waiting for interest rates to drop.
These 5 states rake in the most Social Security benefits
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
California home prices falling most in these cities
Two California cities made Realtor.com's top 10 list ranking where home prices are dropping the most.
Two California cities made Realtor.com's top 10 list ranking where home prices are dropping the most.
Credit card balances surge past trillion dollar mark as Americans struggle to build savings
Credit card balances surged in the fourth quarter, but new card originations slowed as banks tightened lending standards, according to a recent TransUnion report.
Credit card balances surged in the fourth quarter, but new card originations slowed as banks tightened lending standards, according to a recent TransUnion report.
Mortgage rates ease slightly as spring homebuying season nears: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
CFPB finalizes rule capping credit card late fees at $8 on average
A new CFPB rule caps credit card late fees to 25% of the required payment and ends the automatic inflation adjustment for these charges.
A new CFPB rule caps credit card late fees to 25% of the required payment and ends the automatic inflation adjustment for these charges.
Americans in this state are the biggest tax procrastinators: survey
Wyoming topped the list as the state with the biggest procrastination problem for the second year running, according to the IPX 1031 survey.
Wyoming topped the list as the state with the biggest procrastination problem for the second year running, according to the IPX 1031 survey.
Will I face a 'tax bomb' on student loan forgiveness?
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Here are the billionaires who give away the most money, according to Forbes
These wealthy philanthropists have shared a sizable amount of their fortunes to help others. See who made this year’s list.
These wealthy philanthropists have shared a sizable amount of their fortunes to help others. See who made this year’s list.
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $650M after no ticket matches winning numbers
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to an estimated $650 million after nobody matched the winning tickets in the drawing Friday night.
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to an estimated $650 million after nobody matched the winning tickets in the drawing Friday night.
Mortgage rates continue their upward climb, prospective buying activity down
As interest rates and homeowners insurance rate rise, prospective buyers aren't buying as often.
As interest rates and homeowners insurance rate rise, prospective buyers aren't buying as often.
Some Americans will receive a second Social Security check this week – here's why
Here's why some Social Security recipients will receive two checks this week.
Here's why some Social Security recipients will receive two checks this week.
Tax Scammers and AI: Are You at Risk?
5 Simple Steps to Protect Your Tax Refund from scammers using AI
5 Simple Steps to Protect Your Tax Refund from scammers using AI
Credit card interest rates predicted to fall, but debt remains high
Credit card debt and consumer debt as a whole is growing, but interest rates are predicted to drop this year.
Credit card debt and consumer debt as a whole is growing, but interest rates are predicted to drop this year.
Walmart weighted groceries settlement: Could you be eligible for $45 million?
Here’s how you may qualify to receive cash from the Walmart settlement.
Here’s how you may qualify to receive cash from the Walmart settlement.
Here's how much money you need to make to join the world's richest 1%
It's getting more expensive to join the top 1% of wealthy Americans
It's getting more expensive to join the top 1% of wealthy Americans
Child tax credit expansion: Don’t wait to file, IRS says
If the child tax credit expansion bill passes the Senate, and you’ve already filed your taxes for 2023, the IRS can recalculate your taxes to see if you’re eligible for a larger refund after the fact.
If the child tax credit expansion bill passes the Senate, and you’ve already filed your taxes for 2023, the IRS can recalculate your taxes to see if you’re eligible for a larger refund after the fact.
46 percent of retirees have no plan if savings run out, nearly quarter of Gen Z doesn’t expect to retire
Almost half of retirees worry their money won't outlive them, and some generations worry about ever having enough to retire.
Almost half of retirees worry their money won't outlive them, and some generations worry about ever having enough to retire.