Bills

As Democrats negotiate a host of legislative priorities, one possible area of debate is emerging — whether or not the child tax credit should be tied to work.

Despite the looming insolvency of a Medicare trust fund, Democrats’ $3.5 trillion spending plan would expand the program. Here’s how that could happen.

There are currently no comprehensive federal competency standards for tax preparers. Some industry groups hope that can be changed.

Roughly 7.5 million workers who’ve relied on pandemic-era unemployment benefits will be cut off when they are set to expire on September 6.

Wealthy Americans can claim tax deductions for preserving land.

If you’ve found yourself sent to a collection agency, there are ways to negotiate your delinquent debt down – or off your credit report entirely. Here’s what you need to know about negotiating with collections.

The Social Security Administration sends annual statements to a limited number of people. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are calling for that to change.

The racial wealth gap in the U.S. is more of a chasm. “Baby bonds” have become one proposal to help close the great divide.

There are a lot of ways to bring down the cost of your monthly cell phone bill. Check out the options now.

A new bill calls for committees to address funding shortfalls faced by some federal programs. Some worry that could lead Social Security benefit cuts.

Americans shell out approximately $4.4 trillion each year to cover common household costs. But residents in some states are paying far more than others.

While the number of Americans going hungry and unable to pay their bills fell last month, new data shows that millions are still struggling. 

When stimulus payments hit bank accounts earlier this month, many Americans spent at least a portion of that money to pay their bills. 

While the share of people who are in financial hardship due to the pandemic is down from a year ago, 38% still say they are experiencing a loss of income.

Some people who received $1,200 stimulus checks in the mail turned to check cashers instead of banks. Research shows they paid a hefty price.

President Joe Biden has reportedly agreed to lower income thresholds at which new $1,400 stimulus payments will be capped. What that could mean for your check.

New stimulus checks could be on the way with the latest relief bill. Data on previous rounds shows how well those payments reached those in need.

Eligibility for proposed $1,400 stimulus checks has become a sticking point on Capitol Hill. Here’s when those payments and other aid could be authorized.

President Joe Biden wants a one-year child tax credit expansion to help give families emergency relief. Some lawmakers plan to advocate for a long-term change.

Nearly three out of four Americans are concerned about paying their bills and making good on loans, according to a new TransUnion’s poll. On average, they estimate they’ll be off by about $904.