Consumer credit increased by nearly $30 billion, experts expect record delinquencies in 2023
Consumer credit increased amid high inflation in 2022. Here’s how to pay down debt quickly.
The average IRS tax refund so far this year is about $1,900
Taxpayers have until April 18 to submit their returns from 2022. The IRS says the fastest way to get your tax refund is through direct deposit.
Plunging natural gas prices eases inflation concerns
Natural gas accounts for nearly 25% of residential energy needs, making it a big driver in last year’s worst bout of inflation in 40 years.
White House says GOP plans would add $3 trillion to national debt
The White House is charging the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher.
How to get pre-approved for a mortgage in 2023
A homebuyer mortgage pre-approval letter a states you'll likely be approved for a mortgage loan up to a certain amount. Here’s how to navigate the pre-approval process.
Consumers value transparency, trust in car-buying experience: report
Consumers said they valued trust in their car dealers and transparency of pricing and inventory in the car-buying process, a Capital One report says.
Taylor Swift, Brad Pitt land on short list of highest paid entertainers of 2022
Taylor Swift took home $92 million last year, while Brad Pitt earned $100 million, according to Forbes. See who else made its top 10 highest-paid entertainers list.
Couples fess up to cheating financially in new study
40% of Americans married or living with a partner admit to lying or hiding money, according to a Bankrate.com survey.
High inflation could hit your taxes this year - here's how
Fifteen states fail to account for inflation when drawing tax brackets.
IRS decides it won't tax most relief checks issued by states in 2022
The 11th-hour guidance comes a week after the IRS told recipients to delay filing their tax returns.
IRS wants millions of Americans to delay filing taxes until further notice
The Internal Revenue Service is recommending that taxpayers hold off on filing their tax returns for 2022 if they received a special tax refund or payment from their state last year.
IRS proposes new reporting program for workers who earn tips
Many service industry workers, like those in restaurants, rely on tips to supplement their hourly pay.
Report: Boeing to cut 2,000 finance and HR jobs in 2023
A statement by the Virginia company says the jobs will be reduced “through a combination of attrition and layoffs” this year.
'Sandwich generation' survey says Americans caring for children and aging parents are financially stressed
Sixty-six percent of Americans caring for kids and an aging parent said they are at least "somewhat stressed" about the costs of those responsibilities, a Policygenius survey said.
Millions of Americans to bet $16B on Super Bowl LVII, survey shows
The total amount expected to be wagered this year is more than double the amount from last year as the legal U.S. sports betting market continues to grow.
Price of Biden's student loan repayment plan could double as take-up increases, report says
Cost estimates more than double for Biden's federal student loan repayment overhaul – considered a fallback for the administration's stalled forgiveness plan – when a bigger uptake of the program is factored in, a recent report said.
Tax Season 2023: Here's how the Inflation Reduction Act might impact your refund this year
The IRS received nearly $80 billion in funding under the Inflation Reduction Act and said it has already hired more than 5,000 new telephone assistors and added more in-person staff to help taxpayers with filing this year.
Powerball jackpot grows to $747 million after no winner
No one beat the odds and won the top Powerball prize Saturday night.
Here are the winning numbers for Saturday’s Powerball drawing
The estimated $700 million Powerball jackpot is the 10th largest in U.S. lottery history.
$700M Powerball prize latest in string of giant jackpots
Saturday's drawing is the 10th largest in U.S. lottery history.