Florida leads US states with ,433 average tax refund, report finds

Americans are facing a midnight deadline to file their 2025 tax return, but the refunds that await the majority of taxpayers are larger on average than a year ago – with taxpayers in certain states receiving higher refunds, according to a new report. An analysis by Upgraded Points of how…

White House study says DEI promotion led to inefficient management

The White House released a study on Monday that found diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies hinder productivity by leading to inefficient management that undercuts economic growth. The authors of the report used federal data broken down by industry, state and year to track the representation of Black, Hispanic and…

Why index funds and ETFs beat picking individual stocks for most investors

When introduced to investing, many market participants learn about the benefits of owning individual equities. And market history is littered with examples of “story stocks” that minted fortunes for select investors who likely just got lucky. But for most investors, the better course of action is to learn how to…

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IRS tax deadline is today: tips to file on time and get your refund fast

Tax season is closing in on the April 15 deadline to file your return or request an extension and a new report details some common mistakes that Americans are making throughout the year that are costing them money. A report by GOBankingRates broke down five tax mistakes that could cost…

Cleveland Fed president warns rate hike possible if inflation stays high

A Federal Reserve policymaker is warning that it could make sense to raise interest rates if inflation remains elevated above the Fed’s 2% target amid uncertainty over the duration of the oil and gas price shock. Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland President Beth Hammack said in an interview with The…

Gallup finds U.S. worker optimism on job market fell to 28% in 2025

A new report from Gallup finds that U.S. workers are less optimistic about the job climate and their level of engagement with their current jobs has remained relatively flat. Gallup released its 2026 State of the Global Workplace report on Wednesday, which showed that while 51% of global workers think…

Strong demand and tight inventory push used car prices to 3-year high

American consumers who are in the market for used cars are facing the highest prices in nearly three years, according to a new report. Wholesale prices for used vehicles rose to their highest level since the summer of 2023 in March, with the Manheim Used Vehicle Value Index rising 6.2%…

Jamie Dimon warns cities risk a business exodus over taxes and regulation

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon warned that New York City and other cities with high taxes and regulatory burdens run the risk of losing businesses and workers to locales with more hospitable business climates. Dimon released his annual letter to shareholders on Monday in conjunction with the firm’s 2025 annual…

Lowe’s commits 0M to train 250,000 skilled tradespeople amid AI rise

While Silicon Valley spends billions trying to teach robots how to think, home improvement giant Lowe’s is putting its money on Americans who know how to build. As artificial intelligence threatens to hollow out white-collar cubicle careers, Lowe’s CEO Marvin Ellison is sounding a wake-up call: AI can write your…

Toyota recalls 73K vehicles over pedestrian warning sound making insufficient noise

Toyota is recalling more than 73,000 hybrid vehicles over a pedestrian warning sound issue, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Certain 2023–2025 Toyota Corolla Cross Hybrid vehicles are affected by the recall effort because they do not make a loud enough sound while in reverse, making it…

Oracle names new CFO as thousands of layoffs reported at tech giant

Oracle on Monday announced it hired a new chief financial officer after the software giant moved forward with layoffs last week. The company announced that Hilary Maxson will serve as the new CFO, joining Oracle from French industrial conglomerate Schneider Electric where she served in the same role. Oracle said…

Zillow says housing market accelerated in March despite rising rates

The U.S. housing market accelerated in March despite elevated mortgage rates reducing some of the affordability improvement the market had recently seen, according to a new report. Zillow released its market report for March which found that newly pending home listings increased 4.6% from a year ago in March.That increased…

Poll finds healthcare is now Americans’ top domestic concern

Americans are concerned with the rising cost of healthcare along with surging health insurance premiums. A Gallup poll released last week found that healthcare is the top domestic issue facing Americans among 16 policy areas included in the survey, with 61% saying they worry a great deal about healthcare access…