Rising gas prices push lower-income consumers to rely more on credit as fuel costs climb to their highest share of household income since March 2022

Tens of millions of taxpayers may qualify for IRS refunds or reduced penalties from the COVID emergency period, but face a July 2026 filing deadline.

Fidelity and Vanguard's charitable arms have reportedly paused grants to the SPLC through donor-advised funds after a federal indictment.

Credit repair expert Micah Smith says new VantageScore 4.0 mortgage rules let rent payments count, but warns late payments and high balances cut both ways.

Nearly 50% of Gen X employees are pushing back their retirement dates due to rising costs and stagnant wages, according to a new PwC financial wellness survey.

Californians who leave the state save an average of $672 per month on housing and are 48% more likely to become homeowners, a UC Berkeley study found.

Disputing a credit card charge triggers a formal process that usually ends in your favor. You have 60 days from your credit card statement to dispute a charge.

Weighing ETFs vs. mutual funds? Experts break down the key differences in trading and tax efficiency to help investors make smarter choices.

A new report reveals the states with the highest average tax refunds, and Florida leads the nation at $4,433 with Texas close behind at $4,344.

The April 15 tax filing deadline is here. A tax expert says e-filing with direct deposit is the fastest way to get a refund from the IRS this year.

Investing in index funds and ETFs that track broad market indexes is a sound strategy for most investors seeking diversified exposure without picking individual stocks.

Sen. Bill Cassidy says his proposal aims to make healthcare more affordable by giving Americans advance tax credits to cover out-of-pocket expenses.

Need more time to file your 2025 tax return? Request an IRS extension before April 15 to avoid a late-filing penalty of up to 25% of unpaid taxes.

Bipartisan congressional leaders warn taxpayers about rising tax season scams, including IRS impersonation and third-party tax preparer fraud schemes.

From missed deductions to misreported income, a new report outlines five common tax mistakes that could cost American taxpayers thousands of dollars.

U.S. housing market accelerated in March with home sales up 3.7% year over year, according to Zillow, despite rising mortgage rates curbing affordability improvements.

Average hourly earnings rose just 0.2% in March, missing expectations as analysts warn softer wage growth and rising energy prices squeeze consumers.