$1400 IRS stimulus checks, $1 billion in unclaimed tax refunds & $5000 DOGE checks update
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
American taxpayers are encouraged to act quickly to see if they are eligible for refunds that could provide vital financial relief – before time runs out!
Social Security Administration to require more in-person visits
The Social Security Administration is imposing tighter security measures that could require more Americans to visit the agency in person.
The Social Security Administration is imposing tighter security measures that could require more Americans to visit the agency in person.
Tariffs will increase car insurance costs faster, analysis finds
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico may cause car insurance rates to rise faster, an analysis found. Here’s what the projections are showing.
New Social Security rules announced: You may be required to visit office in person
New Social Security Administration rules were announced, which will require millions of recipients to visit local agency offices in-person rather than over the phone.
New Social Security Administration rules were announced, which will require millions of recipients to visit local agency offices in-person rather than over the phone.
Deadline approaches to claim $1,400 IRS stimulus check – are you eligible?
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to 2021 pandemic-era relief.
The deadline is approaching for some American taxpayers to still claim up to $1,400 in stimulus money dating back to 2021 pandemic-era relief.
These states get the highest and lowest tax returns
This city received the largest average refunds for the fifth year in a row.
This city received the largest average refunds for the fifth year in a row.
Tips to help women build confidence to achieve financial independence
Syama Bunten talks financial empowerment for women. Syama is the host of 'Getting Rich Together' a podcast empowering women to create wealth featuring the stories of women who have done it.
Syama Bunten talks financial empowerment for women. Syama is the host of 'Getting Rich Together' a podcast empowering women to create wealth featuring the stories of women who have done it.
Trump administration rehiring nearly 25K fired workers after court order, documents show
A federal judge ruled that the impacted workers at six federal government agencies will be rehired after they were fired in February.
A federal judge ruled that the impacted workers at six federal government agencies will be rehired after they were fired in February.
Several states seek end to property taxes: Shouldn't have to 'rent from the government'
Levies on migrants' wires to foreign countries could help fill the gap, one lawmaker said.
Levies on migrants' wires to foreign countries could help fill the gap, one lawmaker said.
Time is running out for taxpayers to claim $1B in refunds from 2021
The IRS is warning the public that $1 billion in unclaimed 2021 tax refunds remain because about 1 million taxpayers haven't filed tax returns for that tax year as an April 15 deadline looms.
The IRS is warning the public that $1 billion in unclaimed 2021 tax refunds remain because about 1 million taxpayers haven't filed tax returns for that tax year as an April 15 deadline looms.
San Francisco Union Square Nintendo store opening date announced
The video-game company announced the Union Square shopping experience is coming this spring.
The video-game company announced the Union Square shopping experience is coming this spring.
Trump threatens retaliatory 200% tariff on European wine after EU proposes American whiskey tax
Because of Trump’s threat, a previously untariffed $15 bottle of Italian Prosecco could possibly increase in price to $45.
Because of Trump’s threat, a previously untariffed $15 bottle of Italian Prosecco could possibly increase in price to $45.
DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.
Oakland business leaders discuss ways to revitalize local economy
More than 250 civic and business leaders gathered Wednesday morning at the Towne Fair Cafe inside the Oakland Museum of California for a meeting centered around the key findings of a new 80-page economic report.
More than 250 civic and business leaders gathered Wednesday morning at the Towne Fair Cafe inside the Oakland Museum of California for a meeting centered around the key findings of a new 80-page economic report.
Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports take effect
President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response. Here's what to know.
President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response. Here's what to know.
CPI February update: Egg prices up another 10% though inflation cools
February's CPI report showed egg prices were once again the most volatile, increasing by an average of 10.4% last month. Here's what else it showed.
February's CPI report showed egg prices were once again the most volatile, increasing by an average of 10.4% last month. Here's what else it showed.
Lawsuit to block park on SF Great Highway
The battle over the Great Highway in San Francisco has already been fought at the ballot box, and now it will move to a courtroom.
The battle over the Great Highway in San Francisco has already been fought at the ballot box, and now it will move to a courtroom.
Bay Area farmers face uncertainty as tariff risk looms
Several Bay Area counties have significant agricultural industries. Prices could go up, but some farmers say there is also potential for local farmers to capture more of the domestic market.
Several Bay Area counties have significant agricultural industries. Prices could go up, but some farmers say there is also potential for local farmers to capture more of the domestic market.
Fallout from State Farm insurance video alarms consumer advocates
A viral video showing a State Farm executive talking about raising insurance rates is seeing continued fallout.
A viral video showing a State Farm executive talking about raising insurance rates is seeing continued fallout.
Tariffs update: Ontario raises electricity tax for US, China targets American farm products
China has imposed new tariffs on US farm products, while Ontario is hiking electricity prices for Americans in retaliation for President Trump’s escalating trade war. Here’s what it means for consumers.
China has imposed new tariffs on US farm products, while Ontario is hiking electricity prices for Americans in retaliation for President Trump’s escalating trade war. Here’s what it means for consumers.