Hirurg | E+ | Getty Images As tax season opens and the IRS prepares for millions of returns, the agency’s internal watchdog warns that certain taxpayers could have problems in 2026. While the 2025 filing season was generally Read More
Construction on the Marriner S. Eccles Federal Reserve Board Building in Washington, Jan. 12, 2026. Pete Kiehart | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday at the conclusion of its first policy Read More
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (L) and Musician Nicki Minaj (C) applaud as they attend the Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit at Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium on Jan. 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. Win McNamee | Read More
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said “600,000 families out of an estimated 25 million” have already signed up for Trump accounts since the official start of tax season on Monday. “We want all Americans to start signing up,” Read More
Brad Gerstner, Altimeter CEO, speaking with CNBC on Jan. 28th, 2026 in Washington, D.C. CNBC Altimeter Capital CEO Brad Gerstner announced Wednesday a commitment to seed Trump accounts, a type of investment account for kids, Read More
The US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. Al Drago | Bloomberg | Getty Images Health costs have emerged as the top financial anxiety for U.S. households, according to a new survey. It’s Read More
Many Americans could see bigger tax refunds during the 2026 filing season based on changes from President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” But just how much is a matter of debate. Enacted in July, Trump’Read More
President Donald Trump said Friday he has chosen Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve. In keeping with the president’s push for lower interest rates, Warsh is expected to Read More
U.S. President Donald Trump points a finger onstage at the U.S. Treasury Department’s Trump Accounts Summit, in Washington, D.C., U.S. Jan. 28, 2026. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters The Trump administration has framed its Read More
Skynesher | E+ | Getty Images With tax season underway, many filers are expecting bigger refunds due to retroactive changes enacted in President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill.” One expanded tax break in particular could trigger Read More