Oct. 15 is the tax filing extension deadline. What to know
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.
Despite the government shutdown, taxpayers who requested extensions for their tax returns last year must still meet the deadline.
Some Americans will lose popular 401(k) tax break in major retirement rule change starting 2026
The IRS' new regulations change 401(k) catch-up contributions for some Americans starting in 2026.
The IRS' new regulations change 401(k) catch-up contributions for some Americans starting in 2026.
Sweeping layoffs 'have begun' as government shutdown drags on
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Federal layoffs began Friday as the government shutdown dragged into a second week.
Chocolate prices are scary this Halloween; here's what's driving it
Chocolate lovers will face higher chocolate prices this coming Halloween period. Here’s what we know.
Chocolate lovers will face higher chocolate prices this coming Halloween period. Here’s what we know.
IRS reveals 2026 tax adjustments with changes from 'big, beautiful bill'
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on Thursday announced annual inflation adjustments for dozens of tax provisions, along with changes made under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA).
Marjorie Taylor Greene blames GOP leadership for shutdown
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene blamed Republican congressional leadership for the ongoing government shutdown during an interview on CNN Thursday.
Grocery bills are most expensive in these major cities, analysis finds
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Grocery prices are a big financial stressor for many Americans, and here are the major cities that may be feeling the pinch the most.
Trump says he is considering giving Americans $2,000 tariff stimulus checks
President Trump said he is looking at sending stimulus checks worth $1,000- $2,000 funded from revenues generated from tariffs to Americans.
President Trump said he is looking at sending stimulus checks worth $1,000- $2,000 funded from revenues generated from tariffs to Americans.
Social Security recipients getting double payments this October; here's why
The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.
The Social Security Administration sends some benefits early when the 1st falls on a weekend or holiday. Here’s which recipients will get a double payment this month.
Atlanta leaders step in to aid unpaid TSA workers
Starting Oct. 11, TSA workers at Atlanta’s airport will get free parking and meal vouchers during the shutdown.
Starting Oct. 11, TSA workers at Atlanta’s airport will get free parking and meal vouchers during the shutdown.
Bartenders noticing lack of tips from Gen Z drinkers, they say
Some bartenders are saying the youngest drinkers are the ones tipping less frequently at bars and restaurants than others.
Some bartenders are saying the youngest drinkers are the ones tipping less frequently at bars and restaurants than others.
Debt and divorce: Credit card balances driving marital breakdowns, survey finds
A new Debt.com survey reveals that credit card debt is playing an increasingly destructive role in American marriages.
A new Debt.com survey reveals that credit card debt is playing an increasingly destructive role in American marriages.
Social Security COLA announcement for 2026 may be delayed due to government shutdown
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of the shutdown.
$1 Trump coin could be minted next year for America's 250th birthday
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.
The draft design of the coin features Trump’s profile on one side of the coin.
New car down payments hit 4-year low as buyers struggle with affordability challenges
Car shoppers are facing affordability challenges in the market for new vehicles despite average down payments dipping to nearly the lowest level in four years, according to a new report.
Car shoppers are facing affordability challenges in the market for new vehicles despite average down payments dipping to nearly the lowest level in four years, according to a new report.
Student loan payments are the highest in these states in 2025, data shows
Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.
Ongoing research shows that having a college degree leads to higher earnings over your lifetime and is still worth the investment to ensure a life of financial stability and well-being. But for many students, earning a degree also means incurring student loan debt.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
Americans now paying even more for coffee as prices near record highs
Americans are paying more for their coffee as prices for the caffeinated commodity are near record levels due to global production headwinds and higher costs from imported coffee exposed to tariffs.
Americans are paying more for their coffee as prices for the caffeinated commodity are near record levels due to global production headwinds and higher costs from imported coffee exposed to tariffs.
Who is Charlie Javice? Frank startup founder going to prison
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
Atlanta municipal grocery store hopes to succeed where others haven't
Atlanta is investing millions of dollars into a new project aimed at bringing grocery stores to underserved neighborhoods, starting with a municipal store downtown that city leaders hope will succeed where others have failed.
Atlanta is investing millions of dollars into a new project aimed at bringing grocery stores to underserved neighborhoods, starting with a municipal store downtown that city leaders hope will succeed where others have failed.