Tax tips: How to get a faster refund
If the IRS owes you money, you want it as fast as possible. However, the IRS rejected nearly 18 million e-filed returns in 2024.
If the IRS owes you money, you want it as fast as possible. However, the IRS rejected nearly 18 million e-filed returns in 2024.
Poll: Americans worry over gas and energy prices limited in early days of Iran war
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
Tax tips: What's new for 2025
The standard deduction and 401(k) contribution limits have increased for the 2025 tax year.
The standard deduction and 401(k) contribution limits have increased for the 2025 tax year.
Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
A lemonade stand gets a helping hand from the North Port police
When North Port Police got a call from someone complaining about the neighborhood kids, they went to check it out.
When North Port Police got a call from someone complaining about the neighborhood kids, they went to check it out.
These US cities have the highest debt delinquency rates in 2026, new data shows
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.
A WalletHub analysis of Q4 2025 data across the 100 largest U.S. cities finds that debt delinquency varies significantly by location, highlighting where financial strain is most severe.
Gas is so expensive right now, DoorDash launched gas price relief program for its drivers
A popular delivery app is looking for ways to help its drivers weather skyrocketing gas prices and keep them on the road.
A popular delivery app is looking for ways to help its drivers weather skyrocketing gas prices and keep them on the road.
Restaurant owners slam growing no-tip dining trend: 'Degrading service'
Stripping restaurant servers of their tips could kill motivation, say some.
Stripping restaurant servers of their tips could kill motivation, say some.
The $10,000 car loan tax deduction: Here's who qualifies and how to claim it
The IRS has released guidance on a new deduction that allows eligible taxpayers to write off up to $10,000 in auto loan interest per year.
The IRS has released guidance on a new deduction that allows eligible taxpayers to write off up to $10,000 in auto loan interest per year.
Amazon working on new phone years after Fire flop, new report says
More than a decade after its first attempt went down in flames, Amazon may be planning to release a new phone.
More than a decade after its first attempt went down in flames, Amazon may be planning to release a new phone.
Kohl’s CEO signals what's next for stores after several closures
Kohl's closed 27 stores in 15 states in 2025 as the department store chain looked to get on better financial footing amid declining sales.
Kohl's closed 27 stores in 15 states in 2025 as the department store chain looked to get on better financial footing amid declining sales.
Florida boosts fresh citrus marketing as growers recover from freeze losses
Florida citrus officials are increasing efforts to promote fresh fruit sales as growers recover from severe winter freezes and ongoing production declines.
Florida citrus officials are increasing efforts to promote fresh fruit sales as growers recover from severe winter freezes and ongoing production declines.
Brooksville beekeeper turns backyard hobby into buzzing honey business
What started with just a few backyard beehives has grown into a buzzing business in Hernando County.
What started with just a few backyard beehives has grown into a buzzing business in Hernando County.
Employee crushed to death in horror industrial accident after press machine unexpectedly turns on
An Ohio Ford employee died after being trapped and crushed by a malfunctioning industrial machine at a company plant this week.
An Ohio Ford employee died after being trapped and crushed by a malfunctioning industrial machine at a company plant this week.
Amazon launches 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries
Amazon just launched new, ultrafast shipping options in some U.S. cities. Here are the details.
Amazon just launched new, ultrafast shipping options in some U.S. cities. Here are the details.
Tax scams on the rise in 2026: What you need to know
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about schemes that threaten personal and financial information.
The Internal Revenue Service released its 2026 Dirty Dozen list of tax scams, warning taxpayers about schemes that threaten personal and financial information.
TSA wait times: Airline CEOs blast Congress; ‘simply unacceptable’
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.
As some travelers are waiting for 2, 3, and even up to 4 hours in TSA security lines, airline industry leaders are pressing lawmakers to make some changes.
Egg prices plunge as avian flu impact eases, but risks remain
Egg prices have been on a roller-coaster in recent years amid supply disruptions due to an avian flu outbreak. Here's the latest.
Egg prices have been on a roller-coaster in recent years amid supply disruptions due to an avian flu outbreak. Here's the latest.
Tampa Bay area shops saving fabric hunters after JOANN closures: 'Mighty in a little, small spot'
A big corporation can often put the small shops out of business, but when JOANN Fabrics and Crafts closed its doors for good across the country last year, it allowed small businesses to fill that gap for crafters and sewers.
A big corporation can often put the small shops out of business, but when JOANN Fabrics and Crafts closed its doors for good across the country last year, it allowed small businesses to fill that gap for crafters and sewers.
Gulfport celebrates reopening of Hurricane Eddie's as storm recovery hits new milestones
Nearly a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the area, the City of Gulfport is marking its progress on the long road to recovery.
Nearly a year and a half after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the area, the City of Gulfport is marking its progress on the long road to recovery.