When can you file taxes in 2026? Federal and state deadlines, extensions, and refunds

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The US federal tax deadline is April 15.

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Why Elon Musk says saving for retirement will be 'irrelevant' in the next 20 years

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Elon Musk at a news conference in the Oval Office of the White House, May 30, 2025, in Washington.
Elon Musk erupted at the EU all weekend, blasting Brussels over censorship and bureaucracy after X was hit with a major fine for "fake" blue checkmarks.

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Bankruptcies are exploding across the economy, hitting small businesses and households. Few industries are immune.

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US bankruptcies are on the rise.

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Powerball just announced the winning ticket of its $1.82 billion jackpot

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Crumpled up losing lottery tickets sit in a wastebasket at a liquor store in California. The Powerball jackpot has surpassed $1 billion. The next drawing is on Monday.

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America's hidden economic crisis: personal financial chaos

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When life gets expensive, my family of 7 plays the 'no-spend week' challenge. Here's the gist.

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I have 5 kids, so unexpected costs can come up.

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How Americans over 80 keep working to pay the bills

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Four Americans in their 80s share why they're still working to pay the bills. Whether it's driving for Uber or substitute teaching, their stories reveal resilience, purpose, and what it really means to keep going past 80 in an economy with little safety net.

Veteran investor Tom Russo says resilience is key to success, and credit-card debt and gambling can hold people back

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Investor Tom Russo
Investor Tom Russo said he's more concerned about US debt and a weaker dollar than a crash in AI stocks.

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I bought my first home at 27 thanks to a $20,000 down payment grant. I wish more people knew about these resources.

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Jasmine Austin found a down payment assistance program that helped her purchase her first home while on a teacher's salary.
Jasmine Austin found a down payment assistance program that helped her purchase her first home while on a teacher's salary.

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5 ways rich parents can stop their kids from wasting the family fortune, from a wealth advisor

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Kathleen Grace
Kathleen Grace is the CEO of Fiduciary Family Office.

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