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Your tax return could trigger an IRS audit if you're missing key tax forms, experts say. Here's a checklist of forms and when to expect them.

The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about reporting that income to the IRS.

Collectively, Americans owe $1.28 trillion on their credit cards, according to a new report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

The stock market has rallied ever higher in recent years while consumer optimism has plummeted. Economists cite affordability as a key reason.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's latest student loan report cites a record number of complaints from borrowers but leaves out certain information.

Trump accounts now have another signup option following a Super Bowl ad that aired on Sunday. Here's what families need to know.

More than 83,000 federal student loan borrowers are waiting for a Public Service Loan Forgiveness Buyback application decision. What experts say to do while in line.

The trend toward a two-year degree or even shorter-term credential -- also dubbed "un-college" -- will gain steam in 2026, experts say.

Through changing hairstyles and attire, Generation Z is trying to portray a more professional look amid today's softening labor market.

The maximum child tax credit increased to $2,200 in 2025 based on changes enacted via President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill."