Valentine's Day 2022 pet spending: You won't believe what we'll shell out for our dogs and cats
New projections for what we'll spend on Valentine's Day 2022 for our beloved pets are just out — and the numbers might make some fur fly.
Expecting a tax refund from the IRS? Here's how long it could take
Nearly three-quarters of filers received a tax refund last year, with an average payment of about $2,800, the IRS said recently – a major influx of money for most households that many Americans depend on.
Veteran wins $4M lottery using fortune cookie numbers ‘on a whim’
“We started running around the house,” winner Gabriel Fierro said, “screaming like a bunch of banshees.”
Rare US silver dollar coin sold for $12M by Las Vegas man
GreatCollections Coin Auctions bought a rare silver dollar coin from a Las Vegas man for $12 million with experts saying the coin dates back to 1794.
Mega Millions jackpot reaches $421 million; drawing Friday night
At $421 million, Friday’s jackpot is creeping closer to being in Mega Millions’ 10 most valuable jackpots of all time.
US economy showed 5.7% growth last year, rebounding from 2020 recession
The American economy bounced back last year with resilience from 2020′s brief but devastating coronavirus recession.
Unemployment claims drop for the first time in a month
The Labor Department reported Thursday that jobless claims fell by 30,000 to 260,000 last week, slightly less than the 265,000 analysts were expecting.
How Fed interest rate hikes could impact mortgages, car loans, card rates
Will mortgage rates go up? How about car loans? Credit cards? How about those nearly invisible rates on bank CDs — any chance of getting a few dollars more?
Federal Reserve plans to raise interest rates as soon as March
The Federal Reserve signaled Wednesday that it plans to begin raising its benchmark interest rate as soon as March, a key step in reversing its pandemic-era low-rate policies that have fueled hiring and growth but also escalated inflation.
Cryptocurrency and taxes: IRS has watchful eye as trading increases, what to know
For this who traded cryptocurrency for the first time last year: take your tax prep seriously, professionals warn.
Expecting a 2022 tax refund? Tips for getting your money back faster
The 2022 tax season is officially underway, and the IRS has a few tips for Americans looking to get their tax refund as quickly as possible.
Michigan woman collects $3M lottery prize after checking spam folder
Laura Spears, 55, said she saw the e-mail that she had won the prize while looking for a missing e-mail in her spam folder.
IRS: Tax-filing season begins on Monday
Tax filing season begins Monday and the IRS is advising you to file as soon as possible.
Taxes 2022: Filing season opens Monday, taxpayers face overloaded IRS
Tax filing season opens on Jan. 24. But an IRS worker shortage, an enormous workload from administering pandemic-related programs, and stalled legislation that would have given the agency billions of dollars for more expeditiously processing returns will combine to cause taxpayers pain this filing season.
IRS to start requiring facial recognition scans to access tax returns
Privacy advocates warn the practice is invasive
Unemployment claims climb to 286,000, the most since October
Jobless claims rose for the third straight week — by 55,000 to 286,000, highest since mid-October, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Florida’s smaller orange crop could mean higher juice prices in the future
There could be a price hike for orange juice as forecasters are predicting the smallest orange crop since 1945.
Child tax credit: How families can get the rest of their money in 2022
Although the IRS paid out the last monthly installment of the expanded child tax credit in December, millions of parents should be on the lookout for a letter from the agency that will help them collect the remaining half of the money when they file their 2021 tax returns.
Retail sales drop 1.9% in December following early holiday rush
Americans sharply cut their spending in December after a burst of early spending in the fall that helped bolster the holiday season.
Navient cancels $1.7 billion in student loans following settlement
Navient, a major student loan servicing company, has settled allegations of abusive lending practices for $1.85 billion.