‘Kitchen appreciation’ fee? Restaurant diners still facing hidden surcharges
Hidden fees at restaurants have become increasingly common for diners in recent years, while restaurants grapple with higher food prices, increased labor costs and more.
High inflation is costing Americans an extra $1K a month
Americans are now facing an additional financial burden of $1,069 per month due to high inflation compared to three years ago.
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.
$5.8M floating home with basement in Fremont now on the market
A $5.8M floating home with a basement in Fremont is currently on the market, and if it sells at that price, it’ll be the second-highest floating home to sell in Seattle.
Tax Day 2024: Can’t file by April 15? Here’s how to get an extension
Please note: Filing for an extension by April 15 is necessary to avoid potential penalties.
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.
Student loan forgiveness: Biden announces another round of relief under SAVE plan
Another 206,000 student loan borrowers are getting relief from the SAVE plan, the Biden administration said. Here’s what to know.
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).
President Biden announces new student loan forgiveness plans that could benefit 23 million Americans
23 million borrowers could see accrued interest removed from their bills, and millions more could see partial or total forgiveness under Biden's new plan.
New construction remains popular as existing home listings continue to lag
This year, Americans will be looking to take advantage of an improving car buying market and to save for emergencies.
A top goal of Americans is to buy a new car, build emergency savings: study
This year, Americans will be looking to take advantage of an improving car buying market and to save for emergencies.
The most common tax season scams - and how to protect yourself
Thousands of people have lost money and personal information to tax scams. Here are tips on how to keep your finances safe during the 2024 filing season.
The IRS has $1B in unclaimed federal tax refunds. Time is running out to collect it
The IRS said more than $1 billion in unclaimed refunds for the 2020 filing year are still possible for eligible filers to claim, but time is running out.
USPS proposes raising stamp prices again
The U.S. Postal Service is proposing another increase in stamp prices.
Students of all political views believe government should help with student loan debt
Students dealing with high student loan debt want government support, no matter their political affiliation.
If you can't file your taxes to the IRS by the 2024 deadline, you can apply for a tax extension
The deadline to file your taxes is quickly approaching. For 2024, the deadline to file is Monday, April 15. If you are unable to file your taxes by this date, don't panic, because you can get a tax extension.