Taxpayers in these 24 states will be able to file their returns directly with the IRS

The IRS is expanding its Direct File program to 30 million taxpayers in 24 states for the 2025 tax season. Learn more about the new eligibility standards and participating states.

Source: Dockworkers' union suspends port strike until Jan. 15 to allow time to negotiate new contract

The union, the International Longshoremen's Association, is to resume working at least until January said the person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement has yet to be signed.

Will the US port strike raise gas prices? What you need to know

Experts say the U.S. port strike could eventually affect the oil and gas industry. While no immediate disruptions are expected, the real question is whether prolonged strikes could lead to price hikes.

Strike at ports update: 45,000 stop work along East Coast, Gulf docks

A union contract involving 45,000 dockworkers lapsed on Monday, kicking off a strike that could shut down ports across the East and Gulf coasts. Here's how it could impact you.

Port strike looming: What to know and expect

Retailers are bracing for potential pain should thousands of dock workers along the East Coast begin striking this week. Here’s what to know and what to expect.

US ready to crack down on cheap shopping site beloved by American bargain hunters

The House Intelligence Committee is requesting a briefing from the FBI and Securities Exchange Commission on Chinese Communist Party-linked e-commerce company Temu and its parent company Pinduoduo (PDD) amid concerns of exploitation of U.S. data.

How the Fed's rate cut will impact auto loans

It will take a lot more than the single rate cut from the Fed to make a notable difference in auto loan rates. Since 2022, the higher rates have pushed the average new vehicle loan payment up $108 a month to $967, analysts found.

Tupperware files for bankruptcy: Here’s what to know

Tupperware Brands has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid growing struggles to revitalize its business.

Target’s car seat trade-in is back: How to get your coupon

Target’s car seat trade-in event has already recycled millions of pounds of materials. Here’s how to participate and what you’ll get.

Boeing machinists in WA go on strike after rejecting contract offer

Aircraft assembly workers walked off the job early Friday at Boeing factories near Seattle and elsewhere after union members voted overwhelmingly to go on strike and reject a tentative contract that would have increased wages by 25% over four years.

Aldi to hire 13,000 holiday workers, increasing wages up to $23 an hour

Aldi is hiring thousands of workers for the upcoming holiday season and for the opening of new stores in the U.S., while also increasing its minimum wages to $18 and $23 an hour.

Another restaurant chain files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

BurgerFi International on Wednesday joined the group of restaurant chains that have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this year.