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US economic growth bounces back, as AI buildout and consumer spending fuel first quarter Economy May 7, 2026 U.S. economic growth rebounded in the first quarter of the year from a sluggish fourth quarter, according to the Commerce…
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Mortgage rates tick higher as geopolitical tensions mount Economy May 5, 2026 Mortgage rates ticked slightly higher this week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. Freddie Mac’s latest Primary Mortgage Market Survey,…
AAA national average gas price soars about 33 cents in a week Economy May 4, 2026 The AAA national average price for regular gas soared more than nine cents higher in one day, surging from $4.30…
Tens of millions of taxpayers may be owed IRS refunds from COVID-era Economy May 3, 2026 The IRS’ taxpayer advocate issued a notice that tens of millions of American taxpayers may be entitled to refunds or…
These 8 US housing markets favor buyers Economy May 1, 2026 The climate of the U.S. housing market for buyers varies around the country, and a new report suggests there are…
Beware of these tax scams as the filing deadline approaches, Congress warns Economy April 30, 2026 The bipartisan leaders of Congress’ Joint Economic Committee are sounding the alarm about tax season scams that fraudsters may look…
Time to ditch AI anxiety — experts say there’s a lot less to fear than we think Economy April 29, 2026 More than two thousand years ago, Greek philosopher Heraclitus of Ephesus coined the phrase, “Change is the only constant.” That…
How to file a tax extension before the April 15 deadline Economy April 28, 2026 The deadline to file 2025 tax returns is looming on Wednesday, April 15, and while tens of millions of taxpayers…