The $8,000 child tax credit that parents may not know about
The American Rescue Plan gave a one-year boost to a tax credit aimed at helping parents who pay for child care.
What's behind the push for a fourth stimulus check
IRS has distributed almost 170 million payments. But hardship remains widespread as the Omicron variant spreads.
Despite soaring inflation, some things are getting cheaper
Consumer prices are rising at their fastest clip in decades, but a handful of products have gotten less expensive.
Crypto, celebs and humor dominate this year's Super Bowl ads
The Super Bowl is the biggest advertising event of the year — here's a sneak peak at some of this year's spots.
ID.me says users can delete selfies following IRS backlash
The tax agency reversed a plan to use face recognition after lawmaker and taxpayers raised concerns about breaches.
These are some of the worst "junk fees" you may be paying
The government wants to stop onerous "gotcha" fees that can saddle consumers with unexpected expenses.
Stocks tumble amid Facebook's record $237 billion rout
Social media giant shed 26% of its value in Thursday trading after reporting its first decline in users.
Starbucks to raise prices for the third time since October
Prices at fast-food restaurants jumped 8% last year. But corporate profits are also getting a bump through higher menu charges.
CNN's Jeff Zucker resigns over relationship with colleague
CNN reported that Zucker will step down immediately, citing a "consensual relationship" with a close colleague.
Americans quit their jobs at near-record rates amid Omicron
Layoffs hit a historic low in December as employers held on to the workers they have amid the "Great Resignation."
A cause of America's labor shortage: Millions with long COVID
As many as 30% of people with COVID develop the long-term illness, with many sufferers struggling to return to work.
Call or write, it's almost impossible to get through to the IRS
Taxpayers and accountants say they are frustrated by difficulties in reaching the IRS. That's not likely to change.
Interest rates are set to rise. Here's how that will affect consumers.
Americans will soon face a double whammy: high inflation combined with pricier loans and credit card debt.
IRS warns some CTC letters may have incorrect information
The issue could create tax refund delays for parents if they rely on faulty information to complete their tax returns.
Markets rally in another topsy-turvy day on Wall Street
Wall Street analysts expect the central bank this week to signal that it will raise interest rates starting in March.