Child tax credit: How families can get the rest of their money in 2022
Although the IRS paid out the last monthly installment of the expanded child tax credit in December, millions of parents should be on the lookout for a letter from the agency that will help them collect the remaining half of the money when they file their 2021 tax returns.
Although the IRS paid out the last monthly installment of the expanded child tax credit in December, millions of parents should be on the lookout for a letter from the agency that will help them collect the remaining half of the money when they file their 2021 tax returns.
Monthly child tax credit to stop this weekend: What families should know
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
Millions of families who received a monthly payment from the IRS through the expanded child tax credit are facing their first month since July without cash from the federal program, even as inflation soars to the highest level in a generation.
Retail sales drop 1.9% in December following early holiday rush
Americans sharply cut their spending in December after a burst of early spending in the fall that helped bolster the holiday season.
Americans sharply cut their spending in December after a burst of early spending in the fall that helped bolster the holiday season.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.
US Army offering $50K bonuses to recruits amid ongoing COVID-19 pandemic
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
The U.S. Army, for the first time, is offering a maximum enlistment bonus of $50,000 to highly skilled recruits who sign up for six years.
16 of the best jobs for college students
Learn about 16 of the best jobs for college students, whether you want to work remotely, on campus or off campus.
Learn about 16 of the best jobs for college students, whether you want to work remotely, on campus or off campus.
Inflation surges in December to highest rate since 1982
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Maya Angelou becomes 1st Black woman featured on US quarter
A new U.S. quarter featuring the late poet Maya Angelou went into circulation on Monday, the U.S. Mint announced.
A new U.S. quarter featuring the late poet Maya Angelou went into circulation on Monday, the U.S. Mint announced.
Bank of America cuts overdraft fees
Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.
Bank of America is slashing the amount it charges customers when they spend more than they have in their accounts and plans to eliminate entirely its fees for bounced checks.
IRS tax-filing season to kick off on Jan. 24
The tax-filing season will end a few days later than usual this year.
The tax-filing season will end a few days later than usual this year.
2022 minimum wage increases: Which states are getting raises and by how much
The new year is bringing new minimum wages to several states across the U.S. Here's what to expect for the new minimum wage limits.
The new year is bringing new minimum wages to several states across the U.S. Here's what to expect for the new minimum wage limits.
Arizona CEO's answer to 'Great Resignation' is offering $5K bonuses for new hires to quit
Chris Ronzio, CEO of software company Trainual, is offering a $5,000 bonus for new hires to quit after just two weeks into their new jobs.
Chris Ronzio, CEO of software company Trainual, is offering a $5,000 bonus for new hires to quit after just two weeks into their new jobs.
3 things borrowers should know about the extended student loan payment pause
The pause on federal student loan payments has been extended from February until May, giving borrowers an additional 90 days to prepare for student loan repayment. Here are 3 things federal student loan borrowers should keep in mind.
The pause on federal student loan payments has been extended from February until May, giving borrowers an additional 90 days to prepare for student loan repayment. Here are 3 things federal student loan borrowers should keep in mind.
$1M Powerball ticket sold at Phoenix Circle K
Officials say the $1 winning ticket was sold at a Circle K, located at 13802 N. 40th Street. The ticket matched five numbers but did not match the Powerball.
Officials say the $1 winning ticket was sold at a Circle K, located at 13802 N. 40th Street. The ticket matched five numbers but did not match the Powerball.
Powerball: Winning tickets for $632.6M jackpot sold in California, Wisconsin
Two winning tickets for the $632.6 million Powerball jackpot were sold in California and Wisconsin. The winners will split the prize.
Two winning tickets for the $632.6 million Powerball jackpot were sold in California and Wisconsin. The winners will split the prize.
City of Phoenix postpones plans to resume water service shut-offs for non-payment
Water service shut-offs were scheduled to begin again for Phoenix customers who are 31 days past due on their statements, but those plans have been postponed.
Water service shut-offs were scheduled to begin again for Phoenix customers who are 31 days past due on their statements, but those plans have been postponed.
Powerball winning numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022; $630M jackpot
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $630 million, the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for Wednesday, January 5, 2022. The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $630 million, the seventh-largest jackpot in the game’s history.
New tax rule requires PayPal, Venmo, Cash App to report annual business payments exceeding $600
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect this month.
Millions of small business owners who rely on payment apps like Venmo, PayPal and Cash App could be subject to a new tax law that just took effect this month.
Arizona offering families up to $7k for issues stemming from school closures
The funding would go toward childcare, transportation, tutoring and school tuition needs approved by the Arizona Department of Economic Security, according to a press release from the governor's office.
The funding would go toward childcare, transportation, tutoring and school tuition needs approved by the Arizona Department of Economic Security, according to a press release from the governor's office.
Child tax credit 2021 payments: How to know if you owe, IRS letter to watch for
Families who received monthly payments as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit program in 2021 should look out for this letter from the IRS ahead of tax season.
Families who received monthly payments as part of the expanded Child Tax Credit program in 2021 should look out for this letter from the IRS ahead of tax season.