A rodent infestation shut down Family Dollar stores. How one Alabama town is coping
A Family Dollar in York, Alabama is one of the few shopping options in town. But it's shuttered due to a warehouse rodent infestation.
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Want to support the people in Ukraine? Here's how you can help
Several organizations are asking for assistance in helping people affected by the Russian invasion.
The IRS is allowing taxpayers to opt out of facial recognition to verify accounts
The tax collecting agency has backed away from requiring all users with individual accounts to submit selfies to a private company.
The IRS is assigning more workers to deal with a huge backlog of tax returns
Smaller budgets, fewer employees and increased duties have added up to taxpayer frustration this filing season. The IRS is establishing a "surge team" to put resources on the processing challenges.
Inflation has many retirees worried about outliving their savings
The highest inflation since the 1980s has many retirees scared. Their retirement nest eggs will be in peril if it persists over the long term.
First-time homebuyers are getting squeezed out by investors
With a historic shortage of homes for sale, investors making cash offers are pushing first-time homebuyers out of the market.
Student loan scams prey on confusion
Student loan scams are on the rise. We cover some of the red flags.
Looking good in the metaverse. Fashion brands bet on digital clothing
Fashion brands are betting people will spend on virtual outfits in the immersive digital world known as the metaverse.
It's not just home prices. Rents rise sharply across the U.S.
Renting a place to live is getting a lot more expensive, according to a survey that tracks rental listings across the biggest 50 U.S. cities.
Even divorce might not free you from your ex's student loan debt
A short-lived program in the early 2000s allowed married couples to consolidate their student loans for a lower interest rate. Now, with no legal way to separate the loans, some want changes.