Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS

The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.

Top US states where you're most likely to discover gold today

Discover which U.S. states offer the best chances of striking gold. With California leading the way, see where amateur prospectors and professionals alike can find the richest gold deposits across the nation.

Port strike looming: What to know and expect

Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.

Crypto scammer swindles more than $1 million from Bay Area woman

Crypto-crime keeps exploding, often aimed at Americans by a worldwide network of heartless criminals who don’t care about whose lives they destroy. One victim, a professional woman, was willing to talk about the kind of financial devastation few of us can ever imagine.

Trump's mass deportation plan would oust 8.3M people from US workforce: study

With immigration remaining one of the key issues in this year’s election, the Republican presidential candidate is proposing more extreme immigration restrictions calling for the removal of unauthorized immigrants from the nation's labor force.

Would Harris or Trump do a better job on the economy? Voters spilt in new poll

About 4 in 10 registered voters say Trump would do a better job handling the economy, while a similar number say that about Harris, according to a new AP-NORC poll.

Will the Fed's rate cut bring down mortgage rates?

While the federal funds rate is not what consumers pay directly, it affects borrowing costs for home equity lines of credit, auto loans and credit cards. Mortgage rates are linked to moves in the 10-year Treasury yield.

Federal Reserve slashes key rate by half-point, signals end of inflation battle

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large half-point, a dramatic shift after more than two years of high rates helped tame inflation but that also made borrowing painfully expensive for consumers.

Study finds only 9 cities where childcare is cheaper than rent

Parents are facing the financial challenges of managing high childcare expenses that surpass what they pay for rent in most U.S. cities, according to a new study.

Poll shows Americans take dim view of grocery industry amid recalls, inflation

A recent Gallup poll reveals a shift in Americans' opinions of the grocery industry, with more negative than positive views for the first time. Concerns over inflation and food safety have contributed to declining confidence in a once highly-rated sector.

Fast food kids meal prices jump: Here's how much they've increased over 10 years

A new study reveals that fast food kids meal prices have risen 43% over the past decade, outpacing inflation. Chick-fil-A leads with a 63% increase, while Dairy Queen saw the smallest change at 21%. Find out how your favorite chains compare.