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But even if the order ends up being more narrowly tailored, it could still have serious financial implications for the millions of Americans who receive federal assistance, experts said. "If it's resolved quickly, the aggregate economic effects for the first quarter will be modest, but it wil...
It's been a long and bumpy road to the Federal Reserve's first interest rate cut in more than four years — a moment that could prove decisive to the finances of millions of Americans. The Fed on Wednesday lowered its benchmark rate by 0.50 percentage points, a critical pivot after ...
The average federal flood insurance policy costs about $899 a year, according to NerdWallet’s analysis. You could pay significantly more or less depending on where you live, the size of your home and other factors. To learn more and see the average flood insurance premium in your state, se...
Here are some reasons your tax refund may take a while to receive this year – and tips for what you can do if yours is late. Kimberly LankfordApril 23, 2025 Don't Let Food Eat up Your Budget Keep your costs down by limiting purchases of the most inflated items like oils, sweets ...
While the IRS doesn't guarantee refund dates, the published schedule is a reliable indicator of when you might receive your direct deposit or refund check. Receiving your refund after approval: Once the IRS approves your refund, how long does it take for it to show in your ba...
If you want to monitor the status of your refund so you know exactly when you’ll receive it, you can access the “Where’s My Refund” tool on the IRS website or call its Refund Hotline. When you use TurboTax to file your tax return, you can also check your e...
“It’s hard. Especially at a time like this, when you’re out of work, you’re waiting for unemployment … and you don’t have money to send,” said Keturah Bryan, who transfers hundreds of dollars each month to her 64-year-old father at a federal prison inOklahoma. ...
Depending on where you live, you can receive the abortion pill — again, that’s actually referring to two pills — at a health clinic, doctor’s office or Planned Parenthood. The FDA has approved the pill for use up to 10 weeks into pregnancy. ...
The average total student loan debt, which includes both federal and private loans, jumped more than $5,500 from 2009 to 2015, but in recent years the average amount borrowed has stabilized. Average student loan debt has been on the rise as families try to keep up with soaring ...