List of the 'riskiest' scams in 2023: report
The “riskiest" scams in 2023 were investment scams, including cryptocurrency investment scams, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau.
The “riskiest" scams in 2023 were investment scams, including cryptocurrency investment scams, according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau.
IRS Direct File officially launches, offering free tax filing in these 12 states
Taxpayers in the 12 states who have very simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use the free online tool this tax season.
Taxpayers in the 12 states who have very simple W-2s and claim a standard deduction may be eligible to use the free online tool this tax season.
Nearly 32 percent of homes sold last quarter were new construction: Redfin
Prospective homebuyers are choosing new construction homes as sellers hold onto their homes, waiting for interest rates to drop.
Prospective homebuyers are choosing new construction homes as sellers hold onto their homes, waiting for interest rates to drop.
This is how much money you need to 'live comfortably,' data shows
Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.
Researchers analyzed data to determine the income required to "live comfortably" in the nation's 99 largest metropolitan areas.
These 5 states rake in the most Social Security benefits
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
The average Social Security benefit is just under $2000, but there are ways to boost that amount.
Credit card balances surge past trillion dollar mark as Americans struggle to build savings
Credit card balances surged in the fourth quarter, but new card originations slowed as banks tightened lending standards, according to a recent TransUnion report.
Credit card balances surged in the fourth quarter, but new card originations slowed as banks tightened lending standards, according to a recent TransUnion report.
Mortgage rates ease slightly as spring homebuying season nears: Freddie Mac
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
The average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage was 6.88% for the week ending March 7, according to Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey.
CFPB finalizes rule capping credit card late fees at $8 on average
A new CFPB rule caps credit card late fees to 25% of the required payment and ends the automatic inflation adjustment for these charges.
A new CFPB rule caps credit card late fees to 25% of the required payment and ends the automatic inflation adjustment for these charges.
Americans in this state are the biggest tax procrastinators: survey
Wyoming topped the list as the state with the biggest procrastination problem for the second year running, according to the IPX 1031 survey.
Wyoming topped the list as the state with the biggest procrastination problem for the second year running, according to the IPX 1031 survey.
US Department of Labor announces $200 million in grants to help build apprenticeship programs
In-demand industries like healthcare, cybersecurity and education are getting millions in funding to develop apprenticeship programs.
In-demand industries like healthcare, cybersecurity and education are getting millions in funding to develop apprenticeship programs.
North Carolina's insurance rates hike denied, rates in other states still rising
North Carolina's homeowners insurance rates won't go up by the requested 42.2%, but Californians will see their rates rise by 30%, on average.
North Carolina's homeowners insurance rates won't go up by the requested 42.2%, but Californians will see their rates rise by 30%, on average.
Will I face a 'tax bomb' on student loan forgiveness?
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Student loan forgiveness could have some tax consequences down the line. Experts say there are several situations that can lead to a “student loan tax bomb.”
Here are the billionaires who give away the most money, according to Forbes
These wealthy philanthropists have shared a sizable amount of their fortunes to help others. See who made this year’s list.
These wealthy philanthropists have shared a sizable amount of their fortunes to help others. See who made this year’s list.
Regulator proposes capping credit card late fees at $8, latest in Biden campaign against 'junk fees'
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates that banks made roughly $14 billion in credit card late fees a year.
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau estimates that banks made roughly $14 billion in credit card late fees a year.
New real estate trend: Meet the 'forever renters'
Being a 'forever renter' is attractive to millennials and empty nesters, says the Post Brothers CEO.
Being a 'forever renter' is attractive to millennials and empty nesters, says the Post Brothers CEO.
Jeff Bezos dethrones Elon Musk to become the world's richest person again
Jeff Bezos has reclaimed the title of world's richest person, dethroning Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Jeff Bezos has reclaimed the title of world's richest person, dethroning Elon Musk on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Mega Millions jackpot rises to $650M after no ticket matches winning numbers
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to an estimated $650 million after nobody matched the winning tickets in the drawing Friday night.
The Mega Millions jackpot grew to an estimated $650 million after nobody matched the winning tickets in the drawing Friday night.
Mortgage rates continue their upward climb, prospective buying activity down
As interest rates and homeowners insurance rate rise, prospective buyers aren't buying as often.
As interest rates and homeowners insurance rate rise, prospective buyers aren't buying as often.
Gas prices rise as drivers hit the road for spring break: AAA
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased to $3.31 per gallon.
The national average cost for a gallon of gas increased to $3.31 per gallon.
Tax Scammers and AI: Are You at Risk?
5 Simple Steps to Protect Your Tax Refund from scammers using AI
5 Simple Steps to Protect Your Tax Refund from scammers using AI