Retired Americans with student loan debt risk garnishment of Social Security benefits

Democrat lawmakers want the Biden Administration to end the practice of Social Security garnishment to pay off outstanding student loan debt that impacts millions of older Americans.

H&R Block error messages plague filers on tax day

On Tax Day of all days, H&R Block announced technical issues preventing last-minute tax filers from submitting returns.

Tax Day 2024: States with highest and lowest taxes revealed

The tax deadline is on April 15, but what you owe can vary significantly based on the state that you live in.

The best food deals and freebies on Tax Day 2024

Tax Day brings food deals and freebies, catering to both those celebrating refunds and those seeking solace after paying taxes.

1 in 3 Americans maxing out credit cards because of inflation: survey

The majority of Americans who have maxed out their credit cards said they did it because of price increases from inflation, a recent survey from Debt.com said.

Here are the women being honored on quarters this year

The American Women Quarters Program celebrates the accomplishments and contributions of women in the United States.

Average long-term US mortgage rate hovers near 7%

The average 30-year fixed loan was 7.08% this week, according to Bankrate’s latest survey of large lenders. Here’s what a monthly mortgage payment at the current rate would look like.

Gas, housing and car insurance costs soar, fueling inflation in March

Shelter, gas and car insurance costs weighed heavily on consumer expenses, contributing to over half of the monthly increase in March, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Free electronic tax filing for Minnesotans could be provided by state soon

Stressing over your tax returns? Lawmakers are considering the creation of a free electronic tax filing system that would be available for Minnesotans in the future.

USPS proposes raising stamp prices again

The U.S. Postal Service is proposing another increase in stamp prices.

America's top 1% has total net worth of $44 trillion

Recent Federal Reserve data reveals that America's wealthiest 1%, with assets exceeding $11 million, amassed a record $44.6 trillion in wealth by the end of the fourth quarter of 2023, with fluctuations observed based on geographical location.