Lifestyle

How to avoid tax scams this filing season

Taxpayers can protect themselves from scams with the knowledge that the IRS always contacts taxpayers by mail first, and never demands immediate payment via specific methods.

Mortgage rates edge lower, hover near 6%

The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage slipped this week to 6.09%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released Thursday. That is down from last week's reading of 6.11%.