Stimulus payment February 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends spread throughout 2025 — and they’re still circulating in 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Mastering the dollar: These cities rank as the top budgeters in 2026, data suggests
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
From credit card debt to daily spending, residents in specific areas nationwide have implemented best practices when it comes to living on a budget, according to a new report.
Keeping your financial resolutions for 2026
We're already one month into the new year and so far nine out of ten Americans may have already dropped their New Year's resolutions. Keeping your goals on track can be difficult, especially when it comes to your finances. Whether you're hoping to get out of debt, set some retirement goals, or just looking to save more money, it can seem impossible. Joining us to keep your long-term goals on track in 2026 is president and CEO Cathy DeWitt Dunn from DeWitt and Dunn Financial Services.
We're already one month into the new year and so far nine out of ten Americans may have already dropped their New Year's resolutions. Keeping your goals on track can be difficult, especially when it comes to your finances. Whether you're hoping to get out of debt, set some retirement goals, or just looking to save more money, it can seem impossible. Joining us to keep your long-term goals on track in 2026 is president and CEO Cathy DeWitt Dunn from DeWitt and Dunn Financial Services.
Are new cars becoming a luxury item in America?
Americans are increasingly getting priced out of the new car market.
Americans are increasingly getting priced out of the new car market.
Treasury confirms rollout of car loan tax break for US-assembled cars
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
The tax break allows up to $10,000 for an annual deduction on car loan interest.
Credit scores are down in all 50 states: Here's where they dropped the most
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Credit scores have dropped in all 50 states over the past year.
Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Hold off on that purchase! Online rumors of new stimulus checks by year’s end are out there.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
More Americans living paycheck to paycheck, data shows
Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.
Bank of America data shows more Americans are living paycheck to paycheck. Here's where it is the worst.
Is a new stimulus payment coming? November 2025 IRS direct deposit fact check
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
Trump's $2,000 tariff dividend is fueling a new stimulus buzz.
IRS direct deposit relief payment in November? Here’s what we know
Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?
Rumors continue swirling online about IRS relief payments landing in bank accounts by November or year’s end — but are they true?
Credit limits have dropped the most in these states for 2025, data shows
Credit limits are shrinking nationwide. Here's where the steepest drops are, according to new data.
Credit limits are shrinking nationwide. Here's where the steepest drops are, according to new data.
Social Security retirement age could jump as White House considers options
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
The Social Security Administration commissioner said “everything is being considered" when asked during an interview about raising the retirement age.
These are Americans' top financial regrets -- and what to do about them
Some of the top reasons people had a financial regret were not saving early enough for retirement, taking on too much student loan debt and credit card debt.
Some of the top reasons people had a financial regret were not saving early enough for retirement, taking on too much student loan debt and credit card debt.
Paying off credit card debt in these states will take the longest, study finds
Credit card debt can feel overwhelming to tackle but residents in these states are finding it more challenging to pay it off quicker than others.
Credit card debt can feel overwhelming to tackle but residents in these states are finding it more challenging to pay it off quicker than others.
Trump reportedly plans order to open 401(k)s to private markets: What it means for your retirement
Financial firms already developing new investment products in anticipation of the executive order.
Financial firms already developing new investment products in anticipation of the executive order.
1 in 4 credit card debtors believes they will never be free of debt
A new survey finds 23% of credit card debtors believe they’ll never be debt-free, with most citing emergency expenses and everyday costs as the main cause.
A new survey finds 23% of credit card debtors believe they’ll never be debt-free, with most citing emergency expenses and everyday costs as the main cause.
These cities have the highest credit card delinquencies in the U.S., study shows
Late credit card payments impact Americans in some capacity, but these areas are dealing with higher rates of delinquency based on data in a recent study.
Late credit card payments impact Americans in some capacity, but these areas are dealing with higher rates of delinquency based on data in a recent study.
Buy now, pay later loans will now impact Americans' credit scores
FICO said that it is going to incorporate buy now, pay later (BNPL) data into credit scores as the payment method surges in popularity.
FICO said that it is going to incorporate buy now, pay later (BNPL) data into credit scores as the payment method surges in popularity.
How much money you need to retire in your state – without Social Security
With Social Security's future uncertain, the amount of money to retire comfortably varies substantially by state. Here’s where your area ranks.
With Social Security's future uncertain, the amount of money to retire comfortably varies substantially by state. Here’s where your area ranks.