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A new Pew Research poll finds 72% of Americans rate economic conditions as only fair or poor, even as the Dow crossed 50,000. Healthcare, food, and housing costs dominate public anxiety.
Estimates suggest Americans will receive $30 billion to $100 billion in larger tax refunds in 2026, creating a consumer spending boost that could offset rising tariff costs.
A nonpartisan analysis from the Partnership for Public Service estimates that DOGE's federal workforce cuts have cost taxpayers $135 billion in fiscal year 2026, nearly erasing the $160 billion in claimed savings.
The IRS has lost roughly 19,000 employees over the past year amid federal workforce reductions, and a Treasury watchdog warns that refund delays and longer wait times are likely for millions of taxpayers.
The Consumer Confidence Index crashed to 84.5 in January — its lowest reading since 2014 and below COVID-era depths — yet retail spending rose 10% and luxury purchases jumped 15%, creating an economic paradox that is baffling economists.
Spirit Airlines faces an uncertain future as its second bankruptcy in less than a year enters a critical phase with Citadel holding key leverage over the carrier's fate.
Assembly Bill 1340 gives California rideshare drivers the right to unionize while remaining independent contractors. Here's what it means for drivers, companies, and the future of gig work.
The IRS begins the 2026 filing season with 74,000 employees—down from 102,000 a year ago—while implementing major tax law changes. Here's what taxpayers should expect.
Residential electricity rates are rising 4.2% in 2026, continuing a troubling trend that has seen costs climb 36% since 2020. Here's what's driving the increase and how to protect your budget.
The One Big Beautiful Bill brings major tax changes for 2025 returns including a $40,000 SALT cap, enhanced senior deduction, and new car loan interest deduction.
Starting January 1, 2026, bronze and catastrophic health insurance plans qualify for HSA contributions, expanding tax-advantaged health savings to millions more Americans.
University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index rises to 56.4 in January, the highest reading since August 2025. Year-ahead inflation expectations fell to 4.0%, the lowest level in a year.