Tax refunds: Free calculators, direct deposit, remote work, and everything else you need to know
It’s tax season and Americans across the country are preparing their returns. Here’s what you need to know about checking your refund status, getting your money back quickly, and making sure you don’t miss any important deadlines.
It’s tax season and Americans across the country are preparing their returns. Here’s what you need to know about checking your refund status, getting your money back quickly, and making sure you don’t miss any important deadlines.
Tinder expanding ID verification to US, UK, Brazil and Mexico
The company says the change is aimed at helping confirm the authenticity of its users.
The company says the change is aimed at helping confirm the authenticity of its users.
Target announces Diane von Furstenberg collab coming this spring
Diane von Furstenberg’s collab with Target includes over 200 pieces that aren’t limited to just apparel. Here's a look at what's included.
Diane von Furstenberg’s collab with Target includes over 200 pieces that aren’t limited to just apparel. Here's a look at what's included.
Capital One - Discover merger: What we know and how it impacts you
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Capital One's acquisition of Discover for $35.3 billion will have a major impact on consumer and financial services once the deal is finalized. Here's what you need to know.
Baby boomers to blame for housing shortage, real estate report says
A new Redfin report shows that older Americans are hanging onto their homes longer, making it difficult for homebuyers to find and afford houses.
A new Redfin report shows that older Americans are hanging onto their homes longer, making it difficult for homebuyers to find and afford houses.
Wendy's to add Cinnabon Pull-Apart to breakfast menu
Wendy’s described it as the "perfect complement to any of our savory breakfast items."
Wendy’s described it as the "perfect complement to any of our savory breakfast items."
Tinder, Hinge, and other dating apps facing lawsuit over 'addictive' features
Tinder, Hinge and other dating apps are designed with addictive features that encourage compulsive use, the new class-action lawsuit says.
Tinder, Hinge and other dating apps are designed with addictive features that encourage compulsive use, the new class-action lawsuit says.
Man lives rent-free for 5 years at New Yorker Hotel through housing law loophole
Mickey Barreto was arrested and charged with filing false property records. But Barreto, 48, says he was surprised when police showed up
Mickey Barreto was arrested and charged with filing false property records. But Barreto, 48, says he was surprised when police showed up
Gen Z has found their state of choice and it's not California or New York
Gen Zers have their sights set on one state in particular, where that generation was more likely to move to more than any other state in 2022.
Gen Zers have their sights set on one state in particular, where that generation was more likely to move to more than any other state in 2022.
E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheese: Here’s what you need to know
The CDC issued a safety alert following several illnesses of E. coli, including four hospitalizations from the Raw Farm product.
The CDC issued a safety alert following several illnesses of E. coli, including four hospitalizations from the Raw Farm product.
McDonald's offering filet-o-fish deal during Lent
The restaurant chain kicked off the special offer for the popular fish sandwich this week, and it’s available at participating locations.
The restaurant chain kicked off the special offer for the popular fish sandwich this week, and it’s available at participating locations.
Here's where Gen Z consumers can buy a home in the U.S.
Despite the high cost of homes, there are a few areas where young consumers can buy one. See if your city is on the list.
Despite the high cost of homes, there are a few areas where young consumers can buy one. See if your city is on the list.
Instagram’s latest feature encourages teens to close app at night
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
The new feature nudges teen users to get downtime off the app when it's late at night. Here’s how it works.
Recalled cheese over listeria concerns expands: See the full list
The growing list of recalled products made by Rizo-Lopez Foods includes dairy products linked to possible listeria contamination. Here’s what's getting removed from store shelves.
The growing list of recalled products made by Rizo-Lopez Foods includes dairy products linked to possible listeria contamination. Here’s what's getting removed from store shelves.
Target launches dealworthy low-cost brand: Prices start at under $1
Target's new dealworthy low-cost brand will include everyday items like power cords, undergarments, socks, laundry detergent, dish soap and more.
Target's new dealworthy low-cost brand will include everyday items like power cords, undergarments, socks, laundry detergent, dish soap and more.
Tax refunds are smaller so far this year, IRS says
As of Feb. 2, the average tax refund check is about 29% lower than last year.
As of Feb. 2, the average tax refund check is about 29% lower than last year.
What's open and closed on Presidents Day
The federal holiday is celebrated on Feb. 19 and if you're out running errands here’s what is open and closed in your area.
The federal holiday is celebrated on Feb. 19 and if you're out running errands here’s what is open and closed in your area.
1 in 4 Americans lost money to a scam last year – here are the top schemes
Scams took $10 billion from Americans’ pockets in 2023, the FTC said -- adding that it saw a median loss of $500 per person.
Scams took $10 billion from Americans’ pockets in 2023, the FTC said -- adding that it saw a median loss of $500 per person.
Pregnant women should avoid fast-food because of the microplastics found in wrappers: Study
New researchers say eating ultra-processed food puts pregnant women and their children at a greater health risk.
New researchers say eating ultra-processed food puts pregnant women and their children at a greater health risk.
This Florida home for sale is most expensive in America
The property, which went up for sale Feb 7, is listed at $295 mililon.
The property, which went up for sale Feb 7, is listed at $295 mililon.