College debt is growing more costly in 2023 — and payments on federal student loans that had been on pause during the pandemic will likely resume.
Author: Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press
What happens if you don’t file taxes? Answers to your questions as tax deadline approaches
Many people would just like to ignore their taxes. But here’s why you shouldn’t and what you can do now.
Can I purchase I Bonds from my tax refund? What to know about rates, deadline, restrictions
The outlook for inflation is touch and go but experts say it’s a good time to buy I Bonds before the end of April. How to use your tax refund, too.
IRS tells 21 states how to handle last year’s special payments
Taxpayers in 21 states faced confusion on how to handle money they received in special state refunds or payments in 2022. The IRS finally has answers.
Why is my tax refund so low? Tax refunds in 2023 could be smaller, take longer. Here’s why
Why you want to step back a bit before making big plans to spend a tax refund. It could be smaller than you expect; and it could take longer to get.
I Bonds identity, account issues become headache for last-minute buyers
Many savers will buy I Bonds in late October in a last-minute crush to lock up extraordinary rates. But some savers will face unexpected glitches.
Is a recession inevitable in 2023? Here’s what experts are saying.
Some in the U.S. believe a recession already is in the cards in 2023, but there are economists out there who maintain that reasons for optimism remain.
Back-to-school scam: Beware of fake text messages about credit card, Amazon purchases
College students, other consumers warned about how scammers are impersonating banks, credit unions and Amazon with fake texts to catch you off guard.
Social Security benefits hike could bring retirees extra $1,800 in 2023
Retirees on fixed incomes welcome relief from lower gas prices and higher Social Security benefits, as well as prescription drug changes ahead.
Tax refunds may be delayed by 6 months or more for some paper filers: Here’s why
It’s a first in, first out process for paper returns. The IRS can’t move on to returns filed in 2022 until they finish processing ones from last year.