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Sales tax holidays can help you save on laptops, school supplies, clothing and more. Learn more about it here.

Your bank is not going to use a video call to "verify" your password or other secure information.

You'll no longer be able to finance unlocked iPhones from these carriers until they complete important steps.

The crypto marketplace sent out a news blast even when its own prediction market listing showed a delay.

An emergency credit card can help with unexpected expenses, but make a plan to pay it off quickly to avoid interest charges.

These debit cards and checking accounts can set your kids up for financial success.

Credit card rewards can be worth less and less each year, but not if you use them strategically.

The holidays are stressful enough, so why add to the pressure? Avoid these often costly credit card offers to keep your finances in check.

Housesitting isn't just for fun. It's a way to save on housing costs.

Buying a home with solar panels already on it can be straightforward or complicated. Read the fine print.

Lower inflation and at least one Fed rate cut will help mortgage rates fall this year, but we’re not there yet.

Flagstar offers a variety of home loans for all income levels.

Have you thought about insuring your Apple Watch? Here's what you need to know about your options.

Your new phone comes with a manufacturer warranty to protect you from defects -- but that's it. If you want to be protected against accidental damage or theft, you need insurance. So is it worth it for you?

A state audit finds the data was publicly available for almost three years and included names, dates of birth and Social Security numbers.

Coverage for mental health services vary by provider and policy. Here's how to find out if your insurance covers mental health and what to do if it doesn't.

Could student loan relief be on the way for millions of borrowers?

Both presidential candidates have shared very different plans for the future of student loans programs.

Walz, of true-blue Minnesota, is a National Guard veteran and retired teacher.

If you're enrolled in the SAVE repayment plan, your loans have been placed in forbearance by the Department of Education.

Owen Poole runs through the big tech news of the day, including a new record high price for bitcoin, thanks to "Crypto Week" in Congress, the Department of Defense awarding contracts to top AI companies (including xAI and its controversial Grok model), and when we might eventually see a folding iPhone.

Here's how to avoid getting ripped off by scammers looking to use Bitcoin ATMs to steal your cash.

The mining of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies uses a lot of electricity -- more than many countries. Are you paying for it on your power bill?

The move comes less than a year after the company dove into the market for the digital assets.

This budgeting app is a solid choice if you're trying to pay off debt.

Anxious about the economic headlines? A CD can provide much-needed peace of mind.

Inflation, tariffs and stock market turmoil won't affect your CD earnings.

Shield your money from economic turmoil with these top accounts.

New experiment from Google Labs crunches financial data and builds interactive graphs and charts

After the iPhone-maker announced its AI plans, shareholders pushed up its value by as much as 6% Tuesday.

Apple is the latest tech giant to report economic struggles, which have been rippling across the industry.

Demand for smartphones fell nearly 20% last year, IDC data showed. Now we're about to find out what that means for Apple.

Plus, a new record-low price on the Google Pixel Watch 4 and half off the Shark Pet vacuum.

Don't expect the IRS to buy your excuse that the AI is responsible if you get something wrong on your income tax return.

Many DIY tax software programs offer free tax filing for basic tax situations. But if your income is complex, most will prompt you to upgrade to a paid version.

We break down the complex tax rules for capital gains, pass-through entities, foreign investments and real estate to help you file your taxes in 2026.