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FILE – The Internal Revenue Service 1040 tax form for 2022 is seen on April 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Jon Elswick, File)

Tax scams are on the rise. Here’s what to know.

March 16, 2026 at 8:25 a.m.

Robocalls, texts, and phishing emails from scammers are up this tax season compared to previous years, with artificial intelligence likely increasing fraud attempts, according to the consumer protection bureau of...

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks at the Federal Reserve, Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you

December 10, 2025 at 6:26 p.m.

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the third time since September, bringing its key rate to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly...

FILE – Several VISA and MASTER credit cards are shown in Buffalo Grove, Ill., Feb. 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

What a Federal Reserve rate cut means for your finances

October 30, 2025 at 11:14 a.m.

The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the second time since September. Here's what to know.

FILE – In this March 5, 2012, file photo, consumer credit cards are posed in North Andover, Mass. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola, File)

What a possible Fed rate cut would mean for your finances

September 17, 2025 at 11:43 a.m.

The federal funds rate, set by the Federal Reserve, is the rate at which banks borrow and lend to one another. While the rates that consumers pay to borrow money...

FILE – A customer buys Chinese made ginger candy at 99 Ranch Market, an Asian grocery store in Los Angeles, April 7, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)

The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds

August 4, 2025 at 8:13 a.m.

The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost of groceries, a new poll finds, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact...

FILE – In this May 5, 2018, file photo, graduates at the University of Toledo commencement ceremony in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

What to know if you’re at risk of having your wages garnished over student loan debt

August 2, 2025 at 5:41 p.m.

Millions of student borrowers could begin having their wages garnished as soon as this summer, according to estimates from credit bureau TransUnion.

The U.S. Capitol is seen, Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

House votes to overturn Biden-era rule limiting bank overdraft fees to $5, sends to Trump to sign

April 9, 2025 at 4:54 p.m.

The House voted Wednesday to overturn a rule that would have limited bank overdraft fees to $5, following the Senate in moving to dismantle the regulation that the Biden administration...

A hand-embroidery dress fabric made in India, costing a couple hundred dollars per yard, is sold at the Francia Textiles fabric store in the Fashion District in Los Angeles on Thursday, April 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes)

How President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs could affect your wallet

April 4, 2025 at 12:03 p.m.

President Donald Trump has unveiled his latest tariffs, and they could have significant implications for your wallet.

FILE – President Joe Biden departs after delivering remarks on student loan debt at Madison College, Monday, April 8, 2024, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci, File)

Some student loan repayment plans have been suspended. Here’s what borrowers should know.

March 14, 2025 at 7:51 a.m.

The Trump administration’s recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers. Here's what to know.

A sign is displayed outside the Internal Revenue Service building on May 4, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Tax season has begun. Here’s when you’ll get your refund.

January 31, 2025 at 10:35 a.m.

Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 140 million people will file returns by April 15. The agency has also debuted a new online tool to help taxpayers check...

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