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Tax Day for Americans Will Be Pushed Back to July 15
On March 20, U.S. treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin announced via Twitter that Tax Day will be pushed back by three months—to July 15—amidst the coronavirus pandemic.
Want to Make Filing Your Taxes Easier? Find Out If You’re Eligible for IRS Free File
More than 14 million Americans missed out on using IRS Free File last year—here’s how to see if you qualify.
Why Are CVS Receipts So Incredibly Long?
The transaction receipt printed off by the chain pharmacy CVS can exceed the height of an adult. What are they thinking?
Here's What Happens to New Cars at a Dealership That Don't Get Sold
Shiny new-model vehicles can't maintain that new car smell forever. Here's what happens when dealers need to make room for more inventory.
Tom Brady Makes Nearly $1.5 Million Per Hour of Playtime—Which Is Only a Fraction of the NFL’s Highest Paid Quarterbacks’ Earnings
The job of an NFL quarterback comes with heaps of high-stakes pressure and even bigger heaps of money.
Scam Alert: A FedEx Tracking Notification Text Wants to Steal Your Credit Card Number
The text message is duping smartphone users into thinking they have a package notification. The only thing being delivered is a scam.
The Most Successful Entertainment Production in History Might Just Surprise You
The most financially successful show in history isn't a Marvel movie. It's not Harry Potter. It's not a theme park ride. It's not what you think.
Heinz Might Pay Your Flight Change Fee if Your Favorite NFL Team Didn’t Make the Super Bowl
Watching your team lose its spot in the 2020 Super Bowl stings a little less if you don’t lose money changing your flight.
5 Facts About Charles Ponzi and the Original Ponzi Scheme
Some of the most infamous scams in history have been Ponzi schemes. But before Bernie Madoff, there was Charles Ponzi himself.
The 20 Best States to Retire in 2020
Personal finance website WalletHub crunched the numbers on all 50 states to come up with an official ranking on the best (and worst) states to retire in 2020.
United Airlines Will Let You Trade in Your Unwanted Gift Cards for Airline Miles
The airline is offering a possible solution for gift cards for stores that you're not crazy about. They'll convert them into airline miles.
Criminal Kringle: The Santa Claus Bank Heist of 1927
On December 23, 1927, a man dressed as Santa Claus walked into a bank and demanded money. Unfortunately, the bank was in Texas, and practically everyone in town was armed. Determining Santa was on the Naughty List, they opened fire.
Warning: Paying for Gas at the Pump Could Make You a Target for Hackers
Gas pump card readers are less secure, and now criminals are using a new phishing scheme to hack the devices and commit fraud.
How Much Would It Cost to Insure Star Wars’s Millennium Falcon?
Star Wars’s Han Solo got a good deal on the Millennium Falcon—unless you take the ship’s high insurance costs into consideration.
The University of Texas at San Antonio Is Offering Free Tuition to Thousands of Students
The college is opening its doors to qualifying first-time freshmen who meet income and academic requirements.
'Secret Santa' Causes Millennial Anxiety, Report Finds
The traditional gift-giving exchange known as Secret Santa can result in social shaming and overspending, according to a new survey.
Food for Fines: Many Communities Let Residents Pay Parking Tickets With Canned Food Donations
Towns, cities, and universities have started accepting canned food donations in place of cash parking ticket payments for the holidays. Here are some of the places participating.
How Much Are You Spending on Streaming Services? This Handy Calculator Can Tell You
The list of movies on Disney+ seems well worth a measly $7 a month, but multiple subscriptions definitely add up.
This Is How Much the Queen’s Coronation Crown Is Worth
St. Edward’s Crown, the crown jewel of the Crown Jewels, is bedazzled with sapphires, topaz, amethysts, and more.
Here’s How Much Firefighters Make in Each State
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This Is the Most Expensive City in the World
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Scam Alert: New Phone Scam Uses a Real Text From Your Bank to Trick You
If you get a call from someone claiming to be your bank, you should always be cautious. Here are some tactics one new phone scam uses to trick people.