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The U.S. owes more than it makes. Here's what that means for your wallet
The national debt has now surpassed the size of the entire U.S. economy. The effects are already showing up in your mortgage, your credit card bill, and your retirement.
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Cash, credit or in-between, you need currency of some kind to make things happen.
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Sen. Warren pushes ‘Direct File’ bill to simplify taxes, cut filing costs for consumers
TurboTax, H&R Block are lobbying Congress to defeat the measure, as they have in the past
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Waiting for your tariff refunds? Keep waiting ...
It's unlikely consumers will see a big (or even a small) refund for the outlawed Trump tariffs
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Fed should reject banking application of CashNetUSA and NetCredit parent, consumer groups say
The application would create a new national bank charging up to 100% interest rates
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Rental payments starting to show up in credit reports, possibly helping would-be homeowners
This can help build a good credit rating, but you must pay on time
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Trump auto-loan tax break gets off to a sluggish start, misses the typical car buyer's needs
Income caps, vehicle rules and modest savings blunt appeal
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Inflation, meet affordability; You two may not be compatible
Inflation spikes on energy shock as Iran war ripples through economy; consumer sentiment hits record low
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Condo fees surge nationwide, adding a new layer to the housing affordability crisis
Rising insurance, aging buildings and new safety rules are pushing monthly costs higher for millions of homeowners
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USPS raises stamp prices, halts pension payments
First-class stamp set to rise to 82 cents in July, with more increases possible
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Taxtime blues? There are cheaper alternatives to TurboTax that can save you $125 or more
TurboTax advertises "free" tax returns but many consumers wind up paying hefty add-on fees for extras they didn't anticipate. We found some worthwhile alternatives.
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Prediction markets, like Kalshi, are becoming the latest state-federal battleground
There are big-money interests on all sides; if you're betting put your money on the lobbyists
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Natural gas prices climbing, as U.S. boosts exports
Affordability seems to have been neglected, leaving consumers to pick up the tab