How the new $6,000 senior tax deduction could impact older Americans
A new tax deduction for senior citizens is kicking in this tax season, potentially providing bigger refunds to millions, the AARP says.
Trump is taking aim at borrowing costs. Will it work — or backfire?
President Trump's plans to ease the financial pressures on Americans are bold but could backfire, experts said.
Former Fed chairs, Treasury chiefs condemn Trump admin's Powell probe
Three former Fed chairs and other top economic officials decry "prosecutorial attacks" on Jerome Powell, saying it undermines the central bank.
Trump posted some U.S. jobs data before its official release
The White House said it will review its protocols for releasing economic data after President Trump's "inadvertent public disclosure."
Trump says Venezuela stole American oil. Here's what really happened.
President Trump has said Venezuela "unilaterally seized and sold American oil." But the history between the countries is far more complicated, experts note.
USPS says your mail might no longer receive a same-day postmark
A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by specific dates.
IRS says tax returns can be filed starting Jan. 26. Here's what to know.
Taxpayers can start filing their 2025 tax returns on Jan. 26, 2026, the IRS says.
Warner Bros. Discovery rejects Paramount Skydance's latest hostile bid
Warner Bros. Discovery's board again urged shareholders to reject Paramount Skydance's offer, calling it inferior to Netflix's bid
New study urges flyers to avoid tap water, coffee and tea on aircraft
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
How to file a refund claim in Amazon's $2.5 billion FTC settlement
Eligible Amazon customers can now request a refund from a settlement over allegations of deceptive Prime enrollment practices.
California could impose a billionaire tax. Here's how it would work.
Proposed California ballot initiative would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires, with the revenue funneled toward health care and education.
Tesla sales drop for a second year in a row amid headwinds
Tesla's electric vehicle sales fell 9% in 2025 from a year ago amid the expiration of a $7,500 EV U.S. tax credit.
Trump administration delays tariff increases on furniture, kitchen cabinets
The one-year delay comes as President Trump has rolled back some other import duties amid affordability concerns.
5 key questions for the U.S. economy in 2026
From stubbornly high living costs to a softer labor market, economists say these are the forces that will shape the year ahead.
Here's what is open on the day after Christmas, from retailers to banks
With President Trump declaring Dec. 26 a federal holiday, here's what's open and closed on Dec. 26.