Millions of Americans to receive stimulus checks Wednesday

Most Americans can expect to see a payment of $1,200 and up -- but experts say we're more likely to fall victim to scammers trying to steal our money.

How to manage your personal finances during a crisis
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Personal finance expert and best-selling author Rachel Cruze joins us to dish out tips on managing money during the coronavirus crisis.

How to ensure you get your IRS coronavirus stimulus check

The IRS has set up an online application to make sure people who do not need to file taxes get their stimulus checks.

Income tax filing deadline moved to July 15 from April 15

The United States is moving its tax deadline from April 15 to July 15, according to a tweet by Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

Trump administration weighs delaying April 15 tax deadline amid coronavirus outbreak

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin told Congress on Wednesday that the administration is looking to provide relief for most individual taxpayers as well as small businesses.

Equifax data breach: Wednesday is deadline to file claim

The window for victims of the 2017 Equifax data breach to file a claim for free credit monitoring or money is nearly closed.

Your 401(k) may not be safe: More cybercriminals are targeting retirement accounts

Bank accounts are getting harder to hack, so cybercriminals are increasingly targeting retirement accounts, such as 401(k), and experts warn that there's no guarantee you'll get reimbursed after a hack.

Education Department rejected 99 percent of applicants for student loan forgiveness program

The U.S. Department of Education accepted just 1 percent of applicants in the first year of a revamped student loan forgiveness program, according to a government watchdog report.

Mayor Lightfoot plans for pension boost from Chicago casino

Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to assure that a huge new casino just authorized for Chicago makes a lot of money for both its future private owners and for local taxpayers.

State health portal costing, not saving, money, audit finds

An audit released Wednesday found that a plan to save $500 million a year on state employee health insurance was so ill-conceived and poorly executed that it's costing taxpayers $10 million extra annually without delivering the service promised.

Report: Taxpayers will receive tax refunds despite government shutdown

The partial federal government shutdown has dragged on for more than two weeks but eligible American taxpayers can still look forward to their tax refunds.

Taxpayers can no longer claim these 4 deductions

As Americans get ready for the upcoming tax season, sweeping changes are going to affect how individuals and families file this year — including which deductions and credits they can claim.

Illinois taxpayers shelling out big money for prison barbers

Taxpayers in Illinois are used to getting shaved. But you probably didn't realize you're paying top dollar for someone else's haircut as well.

Trump says 'major tax cut' on the way for middle class

President Trump said his administration and the Republican Party are working to introduce a major tax cut for middle-class Americans around the beginning of November.