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Stock market today: Wall Street slips after the Federal Reserve keeps interest rates steady
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes slipped Wednesday after the Federal Reserve opted not to cut interest rates for the first time since it began trying to help the economy through easier rates in September. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% following the Fed’s widely expected decision....
Tax season has begun. Here's when you'll get your refund
NEW YORK (AP) — Tax season is underway, and the IRS expects 140 million people will file returns by April 15. The agency has also debuted a new online tool to help taxpayers check the status of any refund they may be entitled to. President Donald Trump this week offered all federal...
Stock market today: Wall Street begins Trump's second term with gains
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks rose Tuesday after more companies said they made bigger profits at the end of last year than analysts expected and as Treasury yields eased. The S&P 500 climbed 0.9%, while many markets around the world took only tentative steps following Donald...
How to organize your financial life ahead of natural disasters
NEW YORK (AP) — If you live in a part of the world prone to wildfires, floods, blizzards, tornadoes, or earthquakes, there are ways you can make sure you're financially prepared for disaster, beyond insurance. The Federal Emergency Management Association and the Red Cross advise...
PGA Tour stays in California and misses a pair of stars at Torrey Pines
PGA Tour FARMERS INSURANCE OPEN Site: San Diego. Course: Torrey Pines GC South (Yardage: 7,765. Par: 72) and North (Yardage: 7,258. Par: 72). Prize money: $9.3 million. Winner's share: $1.674 million. Television:...
Ernie Els wins season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship for 7th PGA Tour Champions title
KA’UPULEHU-KONA, Hawaii (AP) — Ernie Els won the season-opening Mitsubishi Electric Championship on Saturday for his seventh PGA Tour Champions victory, closing with a 6-under 66 to beat Bernard Langer, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Alex Cejka by two strokes. The 67-year-old Langer...
Golf divided by deserts: The PGA Tour is in California and Europe has a strong field in Dubai
PGA Tour THE AMERICAN EXPRESS Site: La Quinta, California. Courses: PGA West (Pete Dye Stadium). Yardage: 7,210. Par: 72; PGA West (Nicklaus Tournament). Yardage: 7,147. Par: 72; La Quinta CC. Yardage: 7,060. Par: 72. Prize money: $8.5...
IRS is sending out automatic stimulus payments. Who is getting them?
The IRS is distributing about $2.4 billion to taxpayers who didn't receive their COVID stimulus payments. By the end of January, approximately 1 million taxpayers will receive special payments of up to $1,400 from the IRS. The IRS said it's distributing these payments to taxpayers...
After disasters, people are especially vulnerable to scams. Here's how to protect yourself
NEW YORK (AP) — During natural disasters like wildfires and floods, scammers often emerge to prey on victims. People in heightened emotional states in the wake of a catastrophic event should be extra careful of impersonators asking for identifying details, according to Karina...
IRS announces January 27 as the start of the 2025 tax season
The IRS on Friday announced Jan. 27 as the official start date of the 2025 tax season, and expects more than 140 million tax returns to be filed by the April 15 tax deadline. The announcement comes with agency in the midst of a massive overhaul, attempting to improve its technology...
