How to find lost or forgotten pensions, 401(k)s, and retirement money
You changed jobs, maybe a few times, since you graduated and joined the rat race. Your company bolte...
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IRS extends Oct. 15 tax deadline for states hit by hurricanes, severe weather
The scariest thing to do in October for many is facing the ghost of tax deadlines past and running i...
Delinquent student loan borrowers face credit score risks as ‘on-ramp’ ends September 30
Borrowers with federal student loans who have missed making their monthly payments on time, or even ...
CD rates soared for savers in 2023. Prepare for a tax hit this year.
Savers who shopped around in 2023 easily snagged incredibly solid interest rates of about 5% or high...
IRS to offer pandemic-related relief on some penalties to nearly 5 million taxpayers
Some 4.7 million taxpayers nationwide who owe back taxes but haven't seen a notice in more than a ye...
Phony postage stamp discounts are scamming online buyers: What to know
Just as you are scrambling to send those last-minute holiday cards, maybe with a last-minute gift ca...
Driving for work will pay more next year after IRS boosts 2024 mileage rate
When we flip the calendar into the New Year, drivers will be looking at a new, slightly higher stand...
How much for the two turtle doves, please? Unpacking the real cost of 12 Days of Christmas
Shoppers may be angry about high prices for gifts this holiday season. The good news, though, is tha...
No, that 90% off sale is not legit. Here's how to spot scams and protect your cash
Overspending on holiday gifts isn't the only way to drain your bank account. Many consumers started ...
New warning for online shoppers: Watch out for fake 'discreet shipping' fees
The holiday shopping season is packed with warnings in 2023 about a flurry of phony websites that im...
Holiday scams aren't so easy to spot anymore. How online shoppers can avoid swindlers.
Melanie Duquesnel thought a pair of sequined trousers might add just the right amount of sparkle to ...
Apple Pay, Venmo, Google Pay would undergo same scrutiny as banks under proposed rule
Popular digital wallets and payment apps run by giants like Apple and Google are being targeted for ...
Lower-income workers face a big challenge for retirement. What's keeping them from saving
Having enough cash to cover the bills must be job one when it comes to retirement savings. Yet, the ...
I Bond interest rate hits 5.27% with fixed rate boost: What investors should know
The new rate for I Bonds bought from November through April 2024 is an attractive 5.27%, according t...
As student loan repayment returns, some borrowers have sticker shock
Many warned early on that student loan borrowers could run into a few hiccups as a massive reboot of...
Are I Bonds a good investment? Shake-up in rates changes the answer (a little)
As we move closer to November, savers ask the perennial question: Do you buy I Bonds right now or wa...
Taxpayers in 13 states can file income taxes with the IRS for free in 2024. Here's how.
The Internal Revenue Service rolled out new details for how select taxpayers will be able to prepare...
IRS offers tax relief, extensions to those affected by Israel-Hamas war
Monday is the official tax deadline if you requested an automatic six-month extension for filing you...
Hidden junk fees from businesses can drive up costs. Biden, FTC plan would end it.
We've all seen ridiculous fees at some point from hotels, ticket sellers, car rental companies, and ...
Student loan borrowers face plenty of questions, budget woes, as October bills arrive
Destiny Cook, 29, assumes she'll need to juggle a $159-a-month student loan bill into her budget onc...
As UAW strike deadline nears, these states may experience the most significant job losses
Ten states would take the brunt of any economic hit if the United Auto Workers union becomes embroil...
UAW strike could cost US economy billions. Could it also push the nation into a recession?
It's anyone's guess how long a UAW strike could last or how deep the economic pain could be in Michi...
Biden's SAVE plan for student loan repayment may seem confusing. Here's how to use it.
David Edwards, 31, heard all the buzz about signing up for President Joe Biden's SAVE program to sig...
IRS targets 1,600 millionaires who owe at least $250,000
IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel announced Friday that the IRS is going after 1,600 millionaires who ow...
Back-to-school shoppers adapt to inflation, quirky trends: Here's how you can save money
The 2023 back-to-school list is packed with higher prices — clothes for boys and girls, haircuts, pe...
Social Security COLA increase will ‘return to reality’ in 2024 after jump, predictions say
As inflation cools down, the odds are heating up that Social Security benefits won't rise as dramati...
New SAVE student loan plan will drive down payments for many: Here's how it works
Student loan borrowers who are fearful that they won't be able to afford to restart their payments i...
Fashion Nova shoppers to get refunds after settlement: How to file a claim
Fashion Nova built a brand on Instagram selling what Women's Wear Daily once called "tight, trendy a...
Mega Millions winner? The best way to take your payout if you're worried about taxes.
It's one of those $1.58 billion problems that you actually wish you had. One lucky player in Florida...
What extra fees can you face when buying a car?
No one likes to get socked by hefty hidden fees when it comes to buying anything and that's especial...