IRS unveils major changes in new 18-month plan
Commissioner announces bid to improve taxpayer services, fairness and technology to make a difference to the nation.
Joe Biden's Walmart remarks raise eyebrows
Biden's remarks about a Walmart store offering the same prices as before the pandemic sparked criticism from Republicans.
China housing market crisis given new theory
The concentration of China's property sector in the hands of the country's largest firms has caused the market's downfall, a new study found.
How the US retirement age compares with rest of world
American workers are among the latest in retirement age, compared to other countries, but things are changing as the world faces a graying population.
Housing market sees trend not witnessed in two years
Home prices haven't decreased in any of the 50 most populous metropolitan areas in the country.
Income tax to be cut for millions of Americans
Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds signed into law a bill which would cut the state's income tax starting on January 1, 2025.
California house prices slashed in multiple cities
Sellers in some of California's biggest cities are slashing prices as they try to attract buyers.
Boomers are refusing to give up their large homes
Baby boomers are staying in their large homes despite their kids having long left the nest, contributing to a lack of inventory.
Second Boeing whistleblower dies suddenly
Joshua Dean, a former Spirit AeroSystems employee, had accused the aircraft manufacturer of ignoring defects in the production of 737 MAX planes.
Southwest Airlines issues $75 vouchers for some customers
The Department of Transportation made it a requirement for Southwest to compensate customers for delays and cancelations after the airline's problems in 2022.
Florida house prices are falling in one city
Tampa was the only metropolitan areas of the 20 analyzed by S&P to report a price decline between January and February 2024.
Democrats massively overperform in special election triumph
In a stunning victory, Kennedy won the special Congressional election for New York's 26th district seat by more than 36 percentage points.
House prices fall in nearly half of US states
Homes prices are softening in the West and the South, a recent report by Moody's Analytics found.
Gen Z is finding it easier to buy a home compared to past generations
More adult Gen Zers own a home now than the two previous generations did at the same age, according to a recent Redfin report.
Taxpayers owed $67 million after accounting error
An accounting mistake by Health Insurance Affordability Enterprise will cost Colorado some $67 million more in TABOR refunds to taxpayers.
Small businesses in crisis as rising numbers unable to pay rent
Some 43 percent of small business owners were unable to pay rent in full and on time in April, according to a recent report.
Greg Abbott vows to defy Joe Biden on another law
Abbott said he instructed the Texas Education Agency to ignore "Biden's illegal dictate" and not implement the new Title IX rules.
America's car insurance crisis is getting worse
The growing cost of car insurance, which has shot up by over 20% in a year, is weighing on Americans' finances.
Florida's house market is struggling to attract buyers
Sellers in several Florida cities are slashing prices to try to attract buyers as their properties sit idle on the market for days on end.
Student loan cancellation deadline looms
Tuesday marks the last day for federal borrowers to have their loans consolidated and apply for a potential cancellation of their debt.
Florida bill could give insurance tax relief
A newly introduced bill is trying to provide relief for Florida homeowners struck by rising flood insurance premiums.
SNAP benefits see major online change amid "modernization"
SNAP recipients will be able to shop from two online-only retailers, Thrive and DashMart, as the program tries to expand food access.
America's retirement dream is dying
Only about one in four Americans aged 50 and older believe they'll ever be able to retire, according to a recent survey.
SNAP recipients complain about April payments: "Stress and frustration"
Some SNAP recipients who got their May payment last weekend worry they won't be able to afford enough food to make it until June.
California home burns down after landlord tries to remove squatter
Police intervened to stop a fight that broke out in Antelope, California, after a fire engulfed a home occupied by squatters.
Homeowners get good news over mortgage rates
Mortgage rates are likely to come down to 6 percent by next year, Moody's Ratings experts predict.
Ham recall in eight states as warning issued
Thousands of pounds of ready-to-eat sliced prosciutto ham shipped to eight states are being recalled by their U.S. distributor.
Social Security benefits could be dramatically changed under new bill
Rep. Ruben Gallego introduced a bill that could change the way the annual cost-of-living adjustment to Social Security benefits is calculated.
Video of Austin's "zombie neighborhood" shows dozens of abandoned homes
Entire neighborhoods under construction in Austin, Texas, are being left unfinished and vacant by developers, a local realtor said.
IRS updates help for low income taxpayers
The IRS has started accepting applications from Low Income Taxpayer Clinics for the year 2025.