IRS tax refund schedule 2025: what you need to know

Tax season is in full swing, and the IRS anticipates that 140 million individuals will file returns by April 15. Here's the IRS tax refund schedule for 2025 and other information that will help you with your return.

Is it cheaper to rent or buy a home in 2025?

Whether you’re renting or buying a home in 2025, it’s likely putting an outsized dent in your wallet, depending on where you live.

97% of retirement-age Americans are in debt, report finds: Here's how much

A new study shows that most retirement-age Americans carry nonmortgage debt, with Texas and Florida metros facing the highest debt levels.

Capital One outage disrupts account access nationwide

Frustrated Capital One customers flooded social media Thursday morning with complaints about account access issues. 

Who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check? Here's how to check.

Approximately 1 million taxpayers will automatically receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS in the coming weeks. Here’s who will receive the $1,400 stimulus check and how to check if you are one of them.

Trump Stimulus Checks: Will they be issued, and could you receive one?

Viral social media stories and posts that claim taxpayers in some states will receive a $2,000 (or more) government stimulus check as the holiday season begins are again making the rounds online. 

Credit card debt surges to another record high, New York Fed data shows

Americans' debt balances grew across the board, but Fed researchers voiced 'concerning' growth in auto and credit card delinquencies.

Inflation gauge falls to lowest level in 3 1/2 years

Inflation has improved over the past two years after supply chains recovered from disruptions from the pandemic and the Federal Reserve raised its key interest rate.

Online payment apps: Here’s what to know the next time you tap to pay

Payment apps make it easy to send and receive money with the click of a button, but here’s what you need to know when using these platforms.

Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS

The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.

Maryland city will pay you $20,000 to move there

A city in Maryland is offering a $20,000 incentive to get new residents to move there.

Survey reveals Americans' 2 biggest financial regrets

Amid ongoing inflation, a new survey found that the majority of Americans have financial regrets. Here's what they are.

The US added 818,000 fewer jobs this year than originally estimated

Over 800,000 fewer jobs were added by employers in the last few months, but consumer sentiment about the economy is still strong.