With taxes due in 2 weeks, here's how to file a tax extension

The deadline to file your taxes is April 15, but if you don’t know if you’ll be ready in time, these are the steps to file a tax extension.

Final fourth quarter GDP revised upwards as consumer spending rises

The final estimate for real gross domestic product (GDP) in the fourth quarter of 2023 was revised upwards, showing that the U.S. economy grew.

Why are food prices so high despite inflation falling?

Even if the cost of groceries declines, researchers say it's harder to notice decreasing food prices when the overall cost of living remains steep.

US students want financial planning and other life skills education, survey finds

Nearly 1 in 5 recent U.S. graduates said they are the least confident in handling automotive maintenance, such as changing a tire or their oil, according to the survey.

401(k) hardship withdrawals increase as inflation stays high

A record number of Americans are dipping into their retirement savings accounts for financial emergencies amid ongoing high inflation.

Three reasons why egg prices are so high ahead of Easter

Egg prices are reaching near-historic highs globally as Easter and Passover approach, reflecting market turbulence driven by disease, high demand, and rising costs for farmers.

Visa, Mastercard agree to settlement over swipe fees with merchants

The settlement reached between U.S. merchants and Visa and Mastercard could potentially save consumers tens of billions of dollars.

Gas prices rise as spring season approaches: AAA

Although demand is down, gas prices are still rising due to an increase in oil prices.

Mortgage lending took a huge dip in Q4, but there's hope for spring housing: report

Mortgage lending dropped to a two-year low in the fourth quarter of 2023, but the spring season could reverse this, according to a recent report by ATTOM.

Fed said interest rates will be reduced this year, just not now

On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve announced that it would maintain the federal funds rate at a range of 5.25% to 5.5%.