Harvard to offer free tuition for families earning less than $200K

Harvard University has announced that, starting next school year, it will offer free tuition to students from families with annual incomes of $200,000 or less.

Time is running out for taxpayers to claim $1B in refunds from 2021

The IRS is warning the public that $1 billion in unclaimed 2021 tax refunds remain because about 1 million taxpayers haven't filed tax returns for that tax year as an April 15 deadline looms.

Federal workforce cuts: Most Americans favor efficiency but fear economic fallout

A new survey reveals that while 56% of Americans support federal workforce cuts for efficiency, 71% are concerned about their economic impact. Political divisions remain stark, with Democrats expressing greater worry than Republicans.

DOGE cuts threaten IRS free tax-filing program: What to know

IRS Direct File is only in its second year of letting taxpayers file directly with the IRS online, but it may be a casualty of Elon Musk’s DOGE.

Trump's 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports take effect

President Donald Trump has officially increased tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports to 25%. Canada announced retaliatory tariffs in response. Here's what to know.

CPI February update: Egg prices up another 10% though inflation cools

February's CPI report showed egg prices were once again the most volatile, increasing by an average of 10.4% last month. Here's what else it showed.

‘Recession brunette’ hair trend grows amid rising financial concerns

More women are embracing their natural hair color, sparking a ‘recession brunette’ trend driven by financial concerns and a shift toward low-maintenance beauty.

Renting is now cheaper than owning, data shows: See the list of top markets

A new analysis shows that renting is cheaper than owning a home in all of the 100 largest US metros. See the cities where the gap is widest and what this means for renters and buyers.

Southwest charging for bags, and other airline changes in recent months

Southwest has made major changes to its policies in recent months, including the most recent of charging for checked bags. Here’s a look.

Almost 40% of Americans receive financial help from family to buy a house: Survey

A new survey reveals that nearly 40% of Americans rely on family financial help for home purchases, most often through parents and grandparents gifting money for a deposit.

Trump won't rule out recession this year

In an interview with Fox News Channel Sunday, President Trump brushed aside concerns from businesses seeking stability as they make investment decisions.

Social Security changing course in going after overpayments

The Social Security Administration is changing later this month how it will recoup overpayments. Here’s what to know.

Trump hosts first-ever White House Crypto Summit

President Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies during the first-ever White House Crypto Summit.

Jobs report shows solid gains but unemployment up slightly

The American job market has remained remarkably resilient, despite rising uncertainty amid a looming trade war, a purge of the federal workforce and mass deportations.