Taxes April 6, 2026
Average 2026 Tax Refund Up $350 Year Over Year, IRS Data Shows, as Tax Deadline Approaches
For the week ending March 27, 2026, the average refund is worth $3,521, an 11.1% increase compared to 2025’s $3,170.
Technology June 10, 2025
This Phishing Scam Gets an Identity Theft Expert ‘Really, Very Angry’
Calendar invites, fake multifactor authentication login requests and real-looking fake websites. Three scams to look out for this summer.
Payroll June 10, 2025
More Than Two-Thirds of Americans Aren’t Reviewing Their Budgets, Survey Reveals
Budgeting is not only unpleasant, it's also unpopular. A new Bankrate survey shows that less than one-third (29%) of Americans reviewed their budget during a 30-day period between mid-February and mid-March.
Taxes June 9, 2025
Facing Criticism of the ‘One Big, Beautiful Bill,’ Republicans Lean on Benefits of Tax Breaks
The 1,037-page bill is chock full of increased spending for border security and the military, but the biggest ticket items are sweeping tax cuts that Republicans say will boost the economy.
General News June 9, 2025
Miley Cyrus Admits to Hiding Thousands of Dollars in Drugs From Accountant
The Grammy-winning singer is getting candid about her past drug use, including a time when she says she hid tens of thousands of dollars worth of drug purchases from her accountant.
Payroll June 9, 2025
20 States Where Unemployment Claims Are Increasing the Most
The U.S. unemployment rate has remained steady through May, but some states have seen higher adjustments in weekly claims, according to a new WalletHub report.
Payroll June 9, 2025
What’s the Best City to Start a Career in 2025?
According to WalletHub, Georgia’s home to the best place to start a career this year. In fact, Southern cities were all over the personal finance company’s 2025 list.
Payroll June 6, 2025
Initial Jobless Claims Last Week Rise to Highest Level Since October
Initial claims increased by 8,000 to 247,000 in the week ended May 31, a period that included Memorial Day, according to Labor Department data released on June 5.
Taxes June 6, 2025
Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ is Floundering in the Senate as Musk Attacks Intensify
The current feud between President Donald Trump and Elon Musk is increasing pressure on the White House over its signature legislation known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act”—a bill under intense scrutiny in the Senate.
Payroll June 6, 2025
U.S. Jobs Report Points to Gradual Moderation in Labor Market
Nonfarm payrolls increased 139,000 last month after a combined 95,000 in downward revisions to the prior two months, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data out June 6.
State and Local Taxes June 6, 2025
Fight Over a SALT Cap Deal Hits a Snag in the Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) has suggested the upper chamber will have to make some changes to the massive tax breaks and spending package passed by the House—including to the SALT cap.
Payroll June 6, 2025
Adults Making Less Than $80,000 Can’t Afford to Live Comfortably in Any State, Report Finds
The report, released by SmartAsset on June 4, also revealed that families of four must earn more than $200,000 to live comfortably in nearly every state.
Taxes June 5, 2025
Trump Says Musk’s Tax Bill Criticism is Over EV Mandate Cut
The president hit back at the Tesla CEO over his criticism of Republicans' massive budget proposal, suggesting the tech mogul is primarily upset over provisions that slash government support for electric vehicles.