The IRS will open the 2026 tax season in just a few days, but you could be wasting money by paying to file your 2025 income tax returns. According to personal finance resource NerdWallet, roughly 70% ...

(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

IRS Direct File, a free online system for filing federal taxes, has been scrapped for 2026. Almost 300,000 people used IRS Direct File in 2025. So, are they out of luck, along with millions of others ...

Looking at how the Trump administration fits into a pattern of authoritarian governance can empower people to think about how to best resist the country’s slide to autocracy. Demonstrators rally ...

(NEXSTAR) – The second phase of a $2.5 billion settlement over Amazon Prime has begun, giving those who have not yet received a payment a chance to cash in. Last year, Amazon settled with the Federal ...

Amazon's second Prime-member exclusive event, Prime Big Deal Days, runs from October 7 to 8 this year. Similar to the official Prime Day in the summer, this sale offers exclusive discounts on millions ...

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The average cost of homeowners insurance in the U.S. is $2,424 per year for $300,000 in dwelling coverage, according to Bankrate data. Of course, that's just a nationwide average: In states like ...

Over 250,000 Americans filed their taxes for free with the Internal Revenue Service last year, using the IRS Direct File option. IRS Direct File was introduced in 2024, and the previous presidential ...

Wicked: For Good has grossed more than $500 million worldwide and is still playing on cinemas everywhere, but if you've missed out or fancy a rewatch, the sequel is now available to watch from the ...