Americans are worried about smaller refunds — for good reason
The average refund so far in 2022 is about $2,300, down from last year's typical refund of $2,800.
Child poverty surges after Child Tax Credit payments end
Nearly 4 million more U.S. children are living in poverty since the monthly checks ended in December, research shows.
For most Americans, owning a home is now a distant dream
As housing prices soar, owning a home in the U.S. "is a signifier of the upper class now," one real estate economist says.
Levi's president says she quit over pressure on COVID views
Apparel industry executive says she gave up $1 million severance payment rather than sign a non-disclosure agreement.
The best and worst Super Bowl ads of 2022
Advertisers spent millions to get into the game. Experts say a handful of ads were touchdowns, while others fumbled.
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."