The best time to sell your home is this week, data reveals

According to the research, the week of April 16-22 offers higher-than-average prices and a lower-than-average time on the market, while also offering a higher-than-average number of buyers.

More women earning as much as husbands, but still do more at home, study finds

In U.S. marriages where spouses earn the same income, husbands were still found to spend more time on leisure, while wives spend more time on caregiving and chores, according to Pew Research.

US retail sales fall amid high inflation, rising rates

The decline in sales adds to other recent evidence that the economy is cooling as consumers grapple with higher interest rates and the impact of a year-long bout of elevated inflation.

Senior Fed official sees need for more interest rate increases

Last month, inflation slowed as food and gas prices fell, but excluding those volatile categories, “core” prices kept rising and are 5.6% higher than a year ago.

Why your tax refund could be smaller than last year

If you're expecting a tax refund, it could be smaller than last year. And with inflation still high, that money won’t go as far as it did a year ago.

Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from inflation in US

Much of the drop resulted from price declines for such goods as gas, used cars and furniture, which had soared a year ago after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

More Americans taking 'side hustles' to make ends meet

In today's expensive world, many Americans are turning to side hustles to make ends meet. From pet-sitting to food delivery, people are taking on extra work to pay for unexpected expenses and to gain disposable income.

You missed the tax deadline. Now what?

The tax deadline is a little over a week away, but if you miss it, don’t worry, the IRS has options to avoid paying fees and penalties.

Social Security cuts could be coming soon — here's who will be affected

A recent government report suggests that Social Security funds face a long-term financial crunch that could mean some benefits get cut sooner for retirees.

Texas woman pays off $70K in debt in just two years by 'cash stuffing'

Jasmine Taylor of Amarillo, Texas, saved money by using the "cash stuffing" method — allowing her to pay off debt in just two years. Here's how she did it successfully.

Many electric vehicles to lose big tax credit under proposed new rules

Fewer new EVs will qualify for a full $7,500 federal tax credit under the rules proposed Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department.

First Citizens to acquire troubled Silicon Valley Bank, FDIC says

Customers of Silicon Valley will automatically become customers of First Citizens, which is headquartered in North Carolina.

MacKenzie Scott launches new 'open call' to donate $250 million to nonprofits

Since 2019, when she pledged to donate the majority of her wealth, MacKenzie Scott has given more than $14 billion in unrestricted funds to 1,600 nonprofits.