IRS COVID tax refund deadline is approaching: What to know
Millions of taxpayers who may be entitled to refunds or relief from IRS penalties and interest tied to the COVID-19 emergency have days to file claims.
Millions of taxpayers who may be entitled to refunds or relief from IRS penalties and interest tied to the COVID-19 emergency have days to file claims.
These Social Security recipients will receive 2 payments in July
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive two payments in July due to a minor scheduling anomaly. The Social Security Administration is adjusting its distribution dates to ensure recipients receive their money.
Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive two payments in July due to a minor scheduling anomaly. The Social Security Administration is adjusting its distribution dates to ensure recipients receive their money.
Average new car payment reaches all-time high as affordability issues persist
The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued to face affordability challenges in the economy.
The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued to face affordability challenges in the economy.
Harriet Tubman $20 bill plan halted, treasury secretary says
The Treasury Department is no longer moving forward with plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
The Treasury Department is no longer moving forward with plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
Another USPS stamp price increase takes effect soon
Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.
Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many in Xbox division
Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.
Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.
The US Treasury is holding approximately $29.7 billion in matured US Savings bonds- How to see if you have any
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT) is holding some 80 million matured U.S. Savings bonds worth approximately $29.7 billion that have stopped earning interest. What you can do to see if you have unclaimed bonds.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT) is holding some 80 million matured U.S. Savings bonds worth approximately $29.7 billion that have stopped earning interest. What you can do to see if you have unclaimed bonds.
Alibaba agrees to pay $600 million to settle illegal drug lawsuit
Alibaba reached a massive financial settlement with the U.S. government to resolve accusations that the company allowed the sale and importation of illegal pharmaceuticals and medical equipment on its major platforms.
Alibaba reached a massive financial settlement with the U.S. government to resolve accusations that the company allowed the sale and importation of illegal pharmaceuticals and medical equipment on its major platforms.
Fourth of July travel trends
New data from Going shows airfare within the U.S. is up about 8% compared to last year, while international fares have actually dipped. Katy Nastro, travel expert for Going.com, gives insight.
New data from Going shows airfare within the U.S. is up about 8% compared to last year, while international fares have actually dipped. Katy Nastro, travel expert for Going.com, gives insight.
Trump Accounts for kids launch July 4: How to get $1,000
Trump Accounts, a new initiative to boost babies' financial independence later in life, kicks off on Independence Day.
Trump Accounts, a new initiative to boost babies' financial independence later in life, kicks off on Independence Day.
US economy adds jobs at slower pace with 57,000 jobs added in June, unemployment rate dips
Employers in the United States added jobs at a steady pace in June, with 57,000 jobs added, below economists' estimates of 110,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.2%, which was also below the estimate of 4.3%.
Employers in the United States added jobs at a steady pace in June, with 57,000 jobs added, below economists' estimates of 110,000 jobs. The unemployment rate dipped to 4.2%, which was also below the estimate of 4.3%.
Kroger to buy Giant Eagle after failed Albertsons merger
Kroger plans to acquire Giant Eagle which has over 100 supermarkets and multiple pharmacies in several states.
Kroger plans to acquire Giant Eagle which has over 100 supermarkets and multiple pharmacies in several states.
Court blocks Trump administration’s student loan forgiveness overhaul
Two federal judges have struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the public service student loan forgiveness program.
Two federal judges have struck down a Trump administration overhaul of the public service student loan forgiveness program.
Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Trump earned $1.2 billion from crypto business, filings show
A recent federal filing reveals that President Donald Trump generated about $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, highlighting the substantial wealth amassed since his return to the White House.
A recent federal filing reveals that President Donald Trump generated about $1.2 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures in 2025, highlighting the substantial wealth amassed since his return to the White House.
Federal judges block new loan forgiveness restrictions
Two federal judges have blocked new restrictions on the public service loan forgiveness program. saying the changes could unlawfully deny debt relief to thousands of public service workers. The new rules were supposed to go into effect starting July, 1.
Two federal judges have blocked new restrictions on the public service loan forgiveness program. saying the changes could unlawfully deny debt relief to thousands of public service workers. The new rules were supposed to go into effect starting July, 1.
These states are hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.
Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.
AI is helping gas stations collude to raise California fuel prices, lawsuit says
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
A lawsuit accuses California gas station operators of using artificial intelligence software to illegally coordinate and drive up prices at the pump.
Amazon Prime Day shoppers spend more than $26 billion during four day event
Amazon's popular annual sales event saw a significant year-over-year surge, with overall consumer spending eclipsing last year’s totals.
Amazon's popular annual sales event saw a significant year-over-year surge, with overall consumer spending eclipsing last year’s totals.