Tax deadline extensions: Where weather disasters have altered the April 15 filing date

In 2025, the IRS has once again extended the tax filing deadline for residents in areas declared major disaster zones by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.

Best states for taxes in 2025

There’s no avoiding taxes no matter which state you live in, but where you live could mean you pay a lot more – or a lot less.

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.

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.

Study shows how long Social Security, $1.5M nest egg would last in 50 states

A recently-released study looked at the financial runway that retirees would have in each state with Social Security benefits and $1.5 million socked away for retirement.

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.

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.

Here are the top side hustles in 2025

If you’re searching for ways to earn a little extra cash, these gigs might offer a little financial relief.

Almost 40% of Americans receive financial help from family to buy a house: Survey

A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.

Mortgage rates finally declining but may not go much lower

The recent dip in mortgage rates is encouraging for consumers searching for a home. Here's what you need to know.

Map: Here's the best month to list your home based on where you live

Listing your home at a certain time of year may boost your sale price, but it largely depends on where you live – and the data comes with a caveat.

Here are the cities with the most credit cards, study says

Americans hold an average of five credit cards, but in some cities, residents carry more than six. A new WalletHub report reveals the U.S. cities where credit card ownership is growing fastest.

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.