Average tax refund up nearly 11% from a year ago, IRS data shows

Fresh data from the IRS shows that Americans' average tax refunds in the 2026 filing season have risen significantly from last year as the filing deadline approaches. IRS data through March

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Mortgage rates jump as Iran conflict hits housing market

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Mortgage rates spiked this week as the conflict in Iran continues to weigh on markets, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said

Loeffler targets $50B SBA program that has ‘never been looked at,’ bans 112K-plus COVID loan fraudsters

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Small Business Administrator (SBA) Kelly Loeffler unveiled a sweeping fraud crackdown on Wednesday, announcing an audit of a decades-old $50

Federal court terminates Biden-era student loan plan affecting millions nationwide

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A federal appeals court on Monday officially finalized the termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the

Mortgage rates tick higher to 6%

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Mortgage rates ticked higher to 6% this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac's latest Primary Mortgage Market

New Reporting Rules Effective March 1 Affect Home Transfers To Trusts

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New Real Estate ReportingStarting March 1, 2026, many common residential real estate transfers will trigger new federal reporting requirements (the

Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable This Year?

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More than 70 million Americans receive benefits from the Social Security Administration—whether retirement, disability, or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). One

Mortgage rates fall below 6% for first time since 2022

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Mortgage rates fell below 6% this week for the first time in three and a half years, mortgage buyer Freddie

Homebuyers refuse to back down as mortgage rates continue hovering stubbornly near 6% mark

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Despite mortgage rates stubbornly hovering near the 6% mark, American homebuyers aren't retreating just yet. While high mortgage rates have

American Express to build 55-floor tower at World Trade Center site

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American Express has announced plans for the construction of a 55-floor building at 2 World Trade Center in New York

FHFA chief says Trump deployed $200B to slash mortgage rates, impact was immediate

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Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director William J. Pulte said President Donald Trump is moving aggressively to drive down borrowing

Trump’s Federal Retirement Account Is A Serious Step Forward

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Last night at the State of the Union, President Trump announced an executive action to create a federal retirement savings

Trump pledges to make housing affordable while keeping values up

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President Donald Trump said his administration plans to make housing more affordable for new homebuyers while keeping home values high for