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Why Your Michigan Tax Refund Might Take Longer Than Usual This Year

State Taxes If your Michigan tax refund hasn’t arrived, you’re not alone. Here’s what "pending manual review" means and how to verify your identity if needed.

By Kelley R. Taylor

5 Laundry Habits That Are Costing You Money

You might be flushing money down the drain if you have any of these laundry habits.

By Rachael Green

Dow Dives 521 Points as Goldman, AmEx Slide: Stock Market Today

News of Block's massive layoffs exacerbated AI worries across the financial sector.

By Karee Venema

What to Look Out for in Economic Data This Week

The economic calendar is not particularly full this week, but it does include the February jobs report as well as multiple Fed speakers.

By Karee Venema

Earnings Calendar and Analysis for This Week

stocks Check out our earnings calendar for this week, as well as our previews and recaps of the more noteworthy reports.

By Karee Venema

Can Your Car Insurance Add Strangers to Your Policy? A Florida Class Action Lawsuit Could Decide

A Florida driver says GEICO added complete strangers to her car insurance policy and jacked up premiums as a result.

By Rachael Green

March Social Security Payment Schedule: When Is Your Check Arriving?

The date your March Social Security benefit arrives depends on the day of the month you were born.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Nvidia Earnings: Updates and Commentary February 2026

Nvidia reported earnings after the closing bell on February 25, and the AI bellwether's results came in higher than expected once again.

By Karee Venema

Big Nvidia Numbers Take Down the Nasdaq: Stock Market Today

Markets are struggling to make sense of what the AI revolution means across sectors and industries, and up and down the market-cap scale.

By David Dittman

IRS Reveals New 2026 Child Tax Credit and other Family Credit Amounts

Tax Credits Key family tax breaks are higher for 2026, including the Earned Income Tax Credit and the Adoption Credit. Here's what they're worth.

By Kate Schubel

Best One-Year CD Rates

Savings The best 1-year CD rates are a smart way to achieve short-term savings goals.

By Sean Jackson

This Is the Best T-Mobile Deal for Seniors

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If you're looking to save money on your cell service, consider this T-Mobile deal for seniors.

By Sean Jackson

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: What to Know Before You Upgrade

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The Galaxy S26 Ultra brings new features and strong launch deals, but whether it’s worth upgrading depends on what you already own.

By Carla Ayers

Nasdaq Soars Ahead of Nvidia Earnings: Stock Market Today

Wednesday's risk-on session was sparked by strong gains in tech stocks and several crypto-related names.

By Karee Venema

Eight 401(k) Mistakes That Can Tank Your Retirement

401(k) mistakes like cashing out early and not taking advantage of an employer match can upend your retirement.

By Kathryn Pomroy

Will You Get a Trump Tariff Refund in 2026? What to Know Now

Tax Law The Supreme Court's tariff ruling has many wondering about refund rights and how tariff refunds would work.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Dow Absorbs Disruptions, Adds 370 Points: Stock Market Today

Investors, traders and speculators will hear from President Donald Trump tonight, and then they'll listen to Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang tomorrow.

By David Dittman

Paper Tax Filers Face Long Wait as IRS Digitization Effort Stalls

Tax Filing Last April, the IRS launched its Zero Paper Initiative to speed paper tax return processing. The project isn’t going well.

By Roxanne Bland

How AI Chatbots Can Secretly Give Biased Advice

The Kiplinger Letter “Poisoned” artificial intelligence can give untrustworthy advice about finance, health and lots more. Here’s how to fend off the growing threat.

By John Miley

Is This the Best Music Streaming Deal?

Deal New customers can enjoy a free three-month trial of Amazon Music Unlimited. Along with ad-free music, also enjoy audiobooks from Audible.

By Sean Jackson

Best (and Worst) Airlines for Flight Delays in 2026

Which airlines should you book and which should you avoid if you want to make it to your destination on time this year?

By Rachael Green

The Most Popular Car Insurance Companies

These are the most popular car insurance companies on the market.

By Erin Bendig

Dow Loses 821 Points to Open Nvidia Week: Stock Market Today

U.S. stock market indexes reflect global uncertainty about artificial intelligence and Trump administration trade policy.

By David Dittman

Trump Tariffs Supreme Court Ruling: What's Next for Consumers and Retailers

Tax Law This landmark decision will reshape U.S. trade policy and could define the outer boundaries of presidential economic power for years to come.

By Kelley R. Taylor

Stocks Shrug Off Tariff Ruling, Weak GDP: Stock Market Today

Market participants had plenty of news to sift through on Friday, including updates on inflation and economic growth and a key court ruling.

By Karee Venema

You Received a Life Insurance Payout. Here's How to Avoid an IRS Audit.

You received a big check from your loved one's life insurance policy. Will the IRS be expecting a check from you now?

By Rachael Green

Best Blue Chip Stocks: 21 Hedge Fund Top Picks

Blue chip stocks dominate the list of hedge funds' most popular equity investments.

By Dan Burrows