The poor are 5 times as likely to get audited, study finds
Taxpayers who earn less than $25,000 are far more likely to get audited by the IRS than wealthier people.
Americans are paying dearly for gas as prices reach fresh highs
A day after gas prices reached an all-time high, fuel costs jumped to a new record. Americans are feeling the pain.
U.S. gas prices surge to all-time high as oil costs soar
California drivers are paying some of the highest prices in the U.S., with one county averaging more than $6 a gallon.
The hit to your wallet from higher gas prices: $2,000 a year
Already slammed with the highest inflation in 40 years, some consumers say they'll cut back amid rising gas prices.
S&P Dow Jones booting all Russia stocks from its indices
The index giant also said it is stripping Russia of its "emerging market" designation given the "deterioration" in its markets.
Dollar Tree faces federal subpoena over Family Dollar rat problem
Owner Dollar Tree disclosed the investigation after a report found "dead rodents of various states of decay" in a Family Dollar warehouse.
Meet the American teen tracking Russian oligarchs' jets
"It would be pretty cool to see one of their planes seized," said 19-year-old Jack Sweeney of his plane-tracking algorithm.
Asking price for typical U.S. home nears $400,000, a record high
First-time buyers face "challenging conditions" and affordability concerns, a real estate economist said.
A new sign of the labor crunch: $20 an hour for babysitting
The average hourly wage for babysitters surged 11% last year, far outpacing inflation, according to a new analysis.
Americans are fed up with inflation — especially high earners
Gloom is spreading despite a rebound in the labor market. Even higher-income Americans are distressed.
Millions of Americans could get tax refunds starting March 1
Taxpayers who claimed one of two tax credits are expected to get their refunds beginning this week, the IRS said.
Visa, Mastercard block services to sanctioned Russian banks
The U.S. is seeking to block Russia from the global financial system amid its war against Ukraine.
Millions of Americans may soon get booted off Medicaid
States are set to start checking recipients' eligibility, pushing up to 15 million out of the federal health program.
Estée Lauder fires senior exec for offensive Instagram post
The firing comes after John Demsey shared a meme on social media that included a racial slur.
Here's how long it will take to get your tax refund in 2022
The IRS already faces a huge backlog of unprocessed returns, creating challenges as the new tax season begins.