Author: Medora Lee, USA TODAY

A mild winter can’t erase the toll soaring inflation and higher energy prices have had on Americans. More are seeking help paying utilities bills.

Not everyone is required by law to file a tax return. Here’s how to know if you have to and why even if you don’t have to, you might want to.

Each year, people wonder if they should do their own taxes or enlist a professional. We’ll help you decide what to do for tax season 2023.

IRS issued 12 million refunds linked to a one-time, 2020 unemployment benefit. If it didn’t get to you, you must file an amended return to get yours.

Electric bills will likely keep rising this year even as overall inflation eases due to low domestic natural gas supply and higher operational costs.

Customers who buy a car today risk going underwater on their car loans as financing costs rise and car values drop, analysts warn.

With inflation cooling and interest rates seen peaking soon, some strategists say it’s time to buy stocks and bonds again to rebuild your wealth.

Starting next year, unused 529 education savings money can be rolled into a Roth IRA, giving kids a head start on their retirement.

There are many reasons to file taxes early, like faster refunds and avoiding theft. This year, Jackson Hewitt’s giving you a chance to win cash too.

The FTC says banning noncompete agreements would stoke innovation and wages, but opponents say it could end up the opposite. Here’s why.