IRS agrees to protect some stimulus checks from debt reductions
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
The IRS has agreed to not seize some Americans' stimulus check to offset outstanding federal tax debts, according to an agency watchdog.
Biden reportedly planning first major tax hike since 1993 in next economic package
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
The next spending initiative — which is expected to be even bigger, costing as much as $4 trillion — won't rely on just government debt as a funding source.
How to prepare for post-pandemic auto insurance hikes
Here are the biggest ways you can save money on auto insurance when premiums increase after the pandemic.
Here are the biggest ways you can save money on auto insurance when premiums increase after the pandemic.
Do you need a personal loan during a crisis? Questions to ask yourself
Before applying for a personal loan, ask yourself these questions.
Before applying for a personal loan, ask yourself these questions.
Wells Fargo, Chase criticized over timing of third stimulus check delivery
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Millions of Americans are poised to receive direct cash payments worth up to $1,400.
Downsizing to cut home costs? Consider refinancing instead
You could save big with a mortgage refinance.
You could save big with a mortgage refinance.
Parents could receive $3,600 child tax credit soon - here's what you need to know
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
Most American parents can expect to receive $3,000 a year for every child ages 6 to 17 and $3,600 a year for every child under age 6.
$1,400 stimulus checks can be seized by private collectors for unpaid debts
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
Debt collectors will be able to garnish the third round of cash payments that are expected to be delivered to Americans by the end of the month as part of Democrats' $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan.
What to know about pay-per-mile car insurance
This is what you need to know before signing up for a pay-per-mile auto insurance policy.
This is what you need to know before signing up for a pay-per-mile auto insurance policy.
How to know you're financially prepared to remodel your house
Being confined to your home during the coronavirus pandemic may have opened your eyes to the endless ways to improve it. But home improvements can be costly, and how do your know when you’re financially ready to take on such a project? Find out how much you should borrow and get the best personal loan to meet your goals.
Being confined to your home during the coronavirus pandemic may have opened your eyes to the endless ways to improve it. But home improvements can be costly, and how do your know when you’re financially ready to take on such a project? Find out how much you should borrow and get the best personal loan to meet your goals.
Layoffs ease as unemployment claims drop to 712,000
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits fell last week to 712,000, the lowest total since early November.
Selling your home? Consider making these improvements first
Making the right improvements can significantly increase the resale value of your home. If you’re considering selling your home in the next year, here are four improvements you can make first.
Making the right improvements can significantly increase the resale value of your home. If you’re considering selling your home in the next year, here are four improvements you can make first.
House passes $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, Biden expected to sign on Friday
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
The House passed the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, which includes $1,400 stimulus checks for many Americans. The bill now goes to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law in his first major legislative win.
Part of a forbearance or deferment program? Here's what to look for on your credit report
If you’re having trouble repaying your college loan, there is help available. But watch your credit score impact along the way.
If you’re having trouble repaying your college loan, there is help available. But watch your credit score impact along the way.
‘This is not about him’: Biden’s name will not be on COVID-19 stimulus checks, White House says
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”
President Joe Biden’s signature will not appear on the next round of stimulus checks, because — according to White House press secretary Jen Psaki — “This is not about him.”
Tips on saving $100 or more each month for an emergency fund
Saving for an emergency fund might be easier than you think. You’ll thank yourself later for making the effort.
Saving for an emergency fund might be easier than you think. You’ll thank yourself later for making the effort.
House poised to vote on COVID-19 relief plan, $1,400 stimulus checks this week
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
The House is moving toward a final vote on the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief plan this week, which could send the bill to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law before unemployment benefits expire.
How much does home insurance cost per year? Here are the US averages
Your homeowners insurance costs can depend on several factors.
Your homeowners insurance costs can depend on several factors.
5 student loan reforms to watch for
Student loan reforms are likely now that Democrats have control of the White House and Congress. Here's what to look for.
Student loan reforms are likely now that Democrats have control of the White House and Congress. Here's what to look for.
18-year-old buys first lottery ticket four days after her birthday, wins $25,000
A Kansas woman who just turned 18 won the lottery with the very first ticket she’d ever bought.
A Kansas woman who just turned 18 won the lottery with the very first ticket she’d ever bought.