Consumer outlook improves despite job worries, New York Fed survey finds
People hold shopping bags as they make their way through Herald Square on Dec. 11, 2025 in New York City.Angela...
IRS will start accepting tax returns Jan. 26 for the 2026 tax season
The 2026 tax season starts on Jan. 26, according to the IRS. Here are some key things filers need to...
Where Trump’s $2,000 tariff dividend checks stand now
Months after President Donald Trump suggested sending Americans a $2,000 tariff dividend check, many households are waiting to see if that...
Returning holiday purchases is ‘part of the overall experience,’ analyst says: How to navigate return policies
After a strong holiday shopping season, many consumers are now hitting the stores again — this time to return their purchases....
What Medicaid changes in Trump’s ‘big beautiful bill’ mean for family caregivers’ health coverage
Maskot | Maskot | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill," enacted in July, requires adults ages 19 to 64...
Older workers could use 401(k) money to buy annuities, under bipartisan bill
Momo Productions | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesAs part of an ongoing effort to give 401(k) investors more access to guaranteed...
Who could see bigger tax refunds in 2026 from Trump’s cuts
Read more CNBC personal finance coverageEnacted in July, Trump's multitrillion-dollar legislation included several retroactive tax changes for 2025 that affect...
ACA subsidy cliff may mean ‘astronomical tax bills’ for many, CFP says
Colorado residents fill out cards and share their stories for content to send to congressional representatives regarding health-care cuts on...
2026 tax brackets could mean a slightly bigger paycheck — what to expect
Ryanjlane | E+ | Getty ImagesYour paycheck could be a little bigger in 2026 based on the latest IRS tax...
Estate planning helps ‘forestall bad outcomes,’ author says — you need some key documents even at age 18
Miodrag Ignjatovic | E+ | Getty ImagesAfter Beth Pinsker's father died, she had her mother set up a new estate...