Minimum wage earners must work impossible number of hours to afford rent: report

Despite many minimum-wage workers living in apartments with below-average rents, they’re still spending more than 30% of their income on housing.

Commerce secretary shares Trump's 'goal' to abolish the IRS

Newly-confirmed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick believes reciprocal tariffs can bring in $700 billion per year and ultimately dissolve the need for the IRS.

US cities with the most people in financial distress, according to study

Several southern cities ranked highest in WalletHub's report analyzing the top U.S. metros with the most people in financial distress.

Stimulus checks in 2025? Here's what we know

As tax-filing season is underway, many are eager to see what refunds and extra payments may be available. Here’s what we know about stimulus checks and rebates in 2025.

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.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls for Trump tax cuts to be made permanent

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Wednesday signaled that the White House wants Trump's tax cut package from 2017 to be extended permanently before their expiration this year, rather than a temporary extension.

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.

Where's my refund? How to track your IRS tax return

It’s officially tax season, and Americans can start checking the status of their refunds within 24 hours after an e-filed return is received.

Have you committed financial infidelity? You're not alone

Forty percent of U.S. adults who are in committed relationships admitted to committing some form of financial infidelity against their significant other, according to a recent survey. 

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.

Could you handle a $1,000 emergency expense? Report says most Americans can't

A Bankrate survey reveals most Americans struggle to afford a $1,000 emergency expense, highlighting the financial strain caused by inflation and high interest rates.

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.

Medical debt will be removed from credit reports: What this means for Americans

The Biden administration finalized a new rule that will prevent Americans from the harm caused by medical debt, including being coerced by debt collectors to pay bills they do not owe.