The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals
According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.
More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds
In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.
Inflation and rising costs pushes Americans to make risky financial choices: Survey
High inflation and interest rates pushed 35% of Americans to drain cash from emergency savings and 26% have skipped or are considering becoming delinquent on their credit cards, a recent survey from Achieve said.
IRS extends tax deadlines for storm victims in these 7 states
Individuals, households and businesses in disaster areas as designated by FEMA qualify for the tax relief.
Tax Day Is April 18: Haven't filed yet? Here's what to know
The deadline to file your taxes is Tuesday, which is just around the corner.
SALT Deductibility Act aims to bring relief to high-tax NYC homeowners
Homeowners in high tax states like New York may soon be able to breathe a sigh of relief as legislation has been filed in Congress to lift the cap placed on the State and Local Tax deductions known as SALT.
How to get a hardship loan
If you’re unemployed, a hardship loan can help you stay afloat financially. Learn how these loans work and where to get one.
Gas prices pump higher as the cost of oil rises: AAA
Gas prices increased by nine cents to $3.64 per gallon as oil prices rise. And although gas prices have dropped year-over-year, Americans have been facing high inflation in 2023.
US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates
The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.
Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases
Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.
Many Americans plan to use their tax refunds to build savings in 2023, survey says
Americans challenged by inflation and rising costs plan to save less than $5,000 in 2023 and many are relying on tax refunds to make ends meet, a recent TaxAct survey said.
Criminals target elderly New Yorkers in ATM scam: NYPD
Authorities say the thieves will distract a victim at an ATM, stealing the victim's ATM card and replacing it with a fake.
Medicare beneficiaries would need more than $300,000 for healthcare costs in retirement: EBRI
Medicare beneficiaries in retirement would need to have saved anywhere from $96,000 to $383,000 to cover most of their healthcare needs, according to EBRI. The organization found that in general, Medicare Advantage enrollees have lower savings targets. But these private industry plans have their pros and cons.
You missed the tax deadline. Now what?
The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.
Mega Millions numbers selected for Friday’s $414M jackpot
The Mega Millions jackpot continues to grow after no ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night.
Gas prices increase as OPEC cuts oil production
After OPEC announced it intends to decrease production starting in May, gas prices increased, according to AAA’s latest gas prices report.
US adds 236,000 jobs in March despite Fed's rate hikes
The latest signs increasingly suggest that an economic slowdown may be upon us.
Rising egg prices leave some New Yorkers skipping holiday traditions
According to reports, the average price of a dozen eggs is more than double compared to this time last year, leaving some consumers cutting back on using them in Easter or Passover celebrations.
NYC owed over $1b in unpaid parking, speeding fines: Report
According to the New York City Independent Budget Office, the total amount of unpaid fines and charges owned to the city from 2017 through 2022 is over $2.1B.
Most Americans don’t know these financial solutions could help lower their tax burden: survey
Only 2% of Americans can correctly identify financial solutions with tax advantages, despite one in three saying they prioritize investments that would help them pay less in taxes either now or in the future, a recent Lincoln Financial Group survey said.