SAVINGS

A late-stage IRS clarification and new tax relief measures could result in lower tax bills and increased refunds for up to one million filers in 2026.

A new study reveals that while most Americans have savings accounts of various types, many are unaware of the interest rates they earn.

Dave Ramsey explained how extended warranties are a total rip-off that only benefits the company that sold it to you.

Billie Young's $15,000 cheque to clear her car loan was forged and altered before being cashed by an unknown party, but Wells Fargo refused to reimburse, citing 'untimely reporting'.

The US Treasury and the IRS have widened the eligibility for health savings accounts as policymakers debate the future of Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are set to end this year.

Enhanced tax breaks under US President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act will boost federal income tax refunds next year by several hundred dollars.

Luke Parkhurst left his well-paid sales job in Houston to move back with his mother in Las Vegas, seeking a simpler, more fulfilling life through household chores and family.

Trump's custodial accounts offer an early start for retirement savings, but their complex rules require careful planning. Converting to Roth IRAs when beneficiaries turn 18 may be beneficial.

The IRS has issued guidance on how millions of US workers can claim deductions on cash tips and overtime income for the 2025 tax year, with actual use cases provided.

Farmers Insurance has applied for a 6.99% rate increase on California homeowner policies and proposes a 22% discount for bundling home and auto coverage, while lifting its policy cap.

A law allows companies to involuntarily roll over a former worker's 401(k) into an IRA when the balance is between $1,000 and $7,000, potentially impacting long-term growth.

Financial expert Dave Ramsey explains he prefers investing in high-quality assets that last, rather than buying cheap items that quickly wear out, to secure long-term value.

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos urges consumers to delay large purchases and advises small businesses to pause capex and acquisitions amid growing fears of an imminent market crash.

Inflation outpaces wages for middle- and lower-income households since January 2025, pushing more Americans into living paycheck to paycheck, especially among Millennials and Gen X.

While no nationwide stimulus is confirmed for November, millions in three US states will receive relief cheques this month through targeted programmes.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is tipped to target pensioners with a £6 billion tax hike, amid calls for a fairer, more secure state pension payout system for UK retirees.

The Trump Administration has ordered US states to claw back SNAP benefits issued in full for November amid the ongoing government shutdown, risking penalties for non-compliance.

US President Donald Trump indicated that SNAP benefits will not be disbursed until Democrats pass a stopgap funding bill to end the shutdown.

Will West is using 60% of his monthly pay to save in regular accounts as well as invest in stocks and retirement accounts to prioritise short- and long-term goals.

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The USDA has announced that SNAP payments will cease on 1 November, raising alarm across the US as millions face uncertain food security amid ongoing political deadlock.

The US Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living increase for 2026, giving nearly 71 million Americans a boost to their benefits.

The Social Security Administration finally announced the 2026 COLA of 2.8% after a week of delay amid the government shutdown.

A Los Angeles woman in advertising plans to move in with her grandfather to pay off her $73,000 student debt, uncertain how it will affect her finances and daily life.

The Trump Administration will speed up student loan cancellation for those under income-driven repayment programmes, shielding borrowers from unexpected tax bills next year.

Millions risk losing food stamp benefits as the US government shutdown endangers SNAP payments in Pennsylvania, Texas, and nationwide.

The SNAP website will not be updated amid the government shutdown, and officials have already warned of insufficient funds for November if the shutdown extends through October.

The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment on 24th October when the Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes inflation data for Q3.

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