House passes $78 billion tax bill expanding the child tax credit, its fate in the Senate remains to be seen
The child tax deduction expansion would make more of the credit refundable, helping millions of families.
The child tax deduction expansion would make more of the credit refundable, helping millions of families.
US buys more from Mexico than China; 1st time in over 2 decades
U.S.-China relations have deteriorated in recent years, thus leading a way for Mexico to take China’s place as a leading importer for U.S. commerce.
U.S.-China relations have deteriorated in recent years, thus leading a way for Mexico to take China’s place as a leading importer for U.S. commerce.
2023 was the hottest year on record, driving up utility costs and homeowners insurance prices
Inflation and climate change lend to higher homeowners insurance rates, causing some homeowners to consider moving.
Inflation and climate change lend to higher homeowners insurance rates, causing some homeowners to consider moving.
FAFSA inflation fix scheduled for mid-March, delays award notification until spring
The Department of Education said an inflation fix to FAFSA won’t come until mid-March, further delaying financial aid award notifications.
The Department of Education said an inflation fix to FAFSA won’t come until mid-March, further delaying financial aid award notifications.
12 states qualify for the IRS Direct File pilot program: Is yours one of them?
On top of a new IRS tax filing system, an adjustment to the child tax credit may qualify families for higher credits.
On top of a new IRS tax filing system, an adjustment to the child tax credit may qualify families for higher credits.
Social inflation causing insurance rates to jump, no end in sight for rising premiums in 2024
Insurance rates are rising for customers as insurers struggle to deal with claim payouts.
Insurance rates are rising for customers as insurers struggle to deal with claim payouts.
NY Lottery winner: Westchester County player claims $5M scratch-off prize
Raymond Yancey, of Yonkers, purchased the winning scratch-off at the ShopRite located at 29 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, Westchester County, according to New York Lottery officials.
Raymond Yancey, of Yonkers, purchased the winning scratch-off at the ShopRite located at 29 Mamaroneck Ave. in White Plains, Westchester County, according to New York Lottery officials.
U.S. heads toward slow recovery with 353,000 jobs added in January
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Employment grew by 353,000 in January while unemployment stayed at 3.7%.
Gas prices increase in synch with oil costs and growing demand
A spike in demand as winter weather thawed and higher oil prices pushed gas prices up this week.
A spike in demand as winter weather thawed and higher oil prices pushed gas prices up this week.
Borrowers meet challenges as student loans resume and servicers struggle to handle new payments
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
The Biden-Harris administration is withholding payments from services characterized by long wait times and inaccurate loan bills.
Hulu begins password-sharing crackdown: Here's what to know
Hulu said the terms will become effective next month.
Hulu said the terms will become effective next month.
American Express updates Delta SkyMiles credit cards with new benefits and flight credits
American Express is rolling out several updates to its Delta SkyMiles credit cards that will give additional benefits to users.
American Express is rolling out several updates to its Delta SkyMiles credit cards that will give additional benefits to users.
US home prices hit a new record high in November
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
US home prices rise again in November as inventory shortage persists
Many consumers carrying a credit balance know it's a bad idea: survey
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Americans know better than to carry a balance, but many struggle with growing credit card debt, a recent survey said.
Drivers see a return of the zero percent car loan with longer terms in Q4: report
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
New student loan laws can help borrowers manage better in 2024
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
From helping student loan borrowers pay off debt and save for retirement to complete forgiveness, 2024 brings some hope for borrowers.
Tax filing season begins: What to know
Tax season 2024 begins Monday, and the IRS is piloting a new program that could allow Americans to file their taxes for free. Here's what you need to know.
Tax season 2024 begins Monday, and the IRS is piloting a new program that could allow Americans to file their taxes for free. Here's what you need to know.
Education Department plans inflation fix for new FAFSA
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
Families must wait longer to see how much student aid they are awarded for the upcoming college spring semester via FAFSA.
Layoff list: Major tech companies that have cut jobs so far in 2024
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.
More than 20,000 jobs have already been shed in the tech industry just three weeks into the new year, according to one layoff tracking site.
Class action lawsuit accuses Dunkin’ of discrimination for charging extra for non-dairy milk alternatives
The Dunkin' lawsuit claims customers have been charged extra for drinks made with soy milk and other non-dairy alternatives.
The Dunkin' lawsuit claims customers have been charged extra for drinks made with soy milk and other non-dairy alternatives.