IRS warns anew of 2021 tax scammers: 'very active and very creative'

By stealing client data and tax preparers' identities, the scammers can file fraudulent tax returns for refunds, the IRS said.

CEO defends Robinhood at House committee hearing over GameStop saga

The House Financial Services Committee is holding a hearing Thursday following January’s GameStop saga during which shares soared 1,600% before falling back to Earth.

AOC pushes back after Biden dismisses progressives' plan to cancel $50,000 in student loan debt

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Biden after he shot down a proposal from progressive Democrats to eliminate $50,000 in student loan debt, saying the president's arguments against acting unilaterally on the matter "just don't hold water."

Price for one Bitcoin surpasses $50K for first time

The seemingly unstoppable rise of Bitcoin continued Tuesday with the cost of a single unit of the digital currency rising above $50,000 for the first time.

Stimulus benefits and your 2020 taxes: What to know

Tax season is right around the corner and many filers may have some different questions about their returns on the heels of an unprecedented year.

2021 tax filing season fast facts

Tax season officially began on Friday and it is shaping up to be another hectic year for taxpayers, preparers and the IRS.

Did you get the right stimulus check amount? Why you need to know before filing your tax return

Americans who have not received their coronavirus stimulus check payments, or who received the incorrect amount, have an opportunity to claim the missing money now that the 2020 tax season is officially underway.

Survey: Nearly 40% of Americans will skip Valentine's Day to save money
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According to a LendingTree survey, nearly 40% of Americans will skip Valentine's Day this year in order to save money. More information at https://www.lendingtree.com/credit-cards/study/valentines-day-survey/.

Unemployment claims dip to 793,000; layoffs remain high

Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week, lowering jobless claims to 793,000, evidence that job cuts remain high despite a substantial decline in new viral infections.

Stimulus checks: Democrats propose $1,400 payments as part of Biden's COVID-19 relief plan

Democrats on a pivotal House panel on Monday proposed an additional $1,400 in direct payments to individuals as Congress began piecing together a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package that largely follows President Joe Biden's proposal for battling the pandemic and reviving a still staggering economy.

Tesla invests $1.5 billion in Bitcoin, plans to accept as payment

The electric automaker said in an SEC filing Monday that it bought $1.5 billion in Bitcoin and will soon accept the digital currency as payment for cars.

Pandemic vices are putting more consumers in debt: 'It's 100% instant gratification'

Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.