
Why you can expect a smaller IRS tax refund this year
Changes to tax rules for charitable contributions and the end of pandemic-related stimulus and credits could mean less money for you.
| John Matarese
Changes to tax rules for charitable contributions and the end of pandemic-related stimulus and credits could mean less money for you.
| John Matarese
Travel Girl magazine founding editor-in-chief Stephanie Oswald shares tips for anyone struggling to get a refund after a canceled flight.
| Scripps News Staff
New data from an AARP study shows people over 50 spent an average of $912 on personal tech last year, up almost $100 from the year before.
A company turning dirt into building material could help rebuild neighborhoods that have been hit by fires, tornadoes, floods and more.
| Scripps News Staff
Scammers are finding new ways to get personal information from potential victims, including through "surveys."
| Scripps News Staff
Some Americans are now looking for the best places to retire for climate change. This would rule out Florida, the most popular state for retirees.
| Scripps News Staff
Knowing a few key things about how scammers operate will help you protect yourself.
While you might be concerned about the economy in the short term, experts say not to lose sight of long-term goals.
| Justin Boggs
It's the fourth-largest jackpot in the history of the Mega Millions game and the sixth-largest jackpot in U.S. history.
| AP
From canceling rarely used subscriptions, to paying down credit card debt, here are some tips to help you get ahead financially in 2023.
| John Matarese and WXYZ-TV
There have been 22 straight drawings without a big winner, allowing the Mega Millions prize to roll over and keep growing.
| AP
More lawmakers are sounding the alarm about the Social Security program's financial stability.
Sometimes you can find unique gifts in the most unexpected places.
| John Matarese
Inflation still remains well above the 2% year-over-year growth the Fed wants to see.
| AP
Investors reviewed mixed news on the economy as markets head for a long weekend. Markets will be closed Monday for the Christmas holiday.
| AP
Childbirth costs have been rising since the early 2000s, and experts point to a lack of price transparency as the key reason.
Even if there's not much snow, there are some inexpensive things you should do to protect your home as temperatures drop below freezing.
| John Matarese
The DoNotPay ChatGPT bot can also help you fight speeding tickets, claim rebates, and end subscriptions.
A number of factors are to blame for the extra-high price tags on vegetables lately.
Some lawmakers are trying to sneak a version of the expanded child tax credit back into law by including it in the federal budget.
What is "infla-dating," and are people actually overextending themselves financially on the dating scene?
| Lea Herring
While saving money will be tougher this year, experts say there are still ways people can reduce their grocery bills.
| John Matarese
High inflation isn’t stopping people from shopping. But families are being mindful, and for some, that might mean buying less this year.
Scammers are draining gift cards before recipients can use them. Here's how to identify signs of gift card tampering.
| John Matarese
Policymakers forecast that their key short-term rate will reach a range of 5% to 5.25% by the end of 2023.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
In 2021, Americans spent over $100 billion on lottery games.
The Federal Reserve is expected to impose more rate hikes next year than it had previously forecast to combat the worst inflation in 40 years.
| AP
November consumer prices dropped sharply from 7.7% in October, but grocery prices remained a troubled spot last month, rising 0.5%.
| AP
Buy now, pay later companies are giving people extra credit, but the government warns there are some downsides — fees, charges and data harvesting.
Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the average on the benchmark 30-year rate dipped to 6.33%. A year ago the average rate was 3.1%.
| AP