In early January, the IRS announced that the first day for filing 2025 tax returns would be today, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. If ...

Many investors nearing retirement and those already in retirement turn to dividend ETFs for a reliable and steady stream of ...

IRS Direct File, which was offered in 25 states last year, has been discontinued. But one very-much underused, free program remains for 2026.

A new $6,000 deduction for senior citizens and less taxes on tips and overtime are some of the biggest changes for your 2025 tax return. Peter is a writer and editor for the CNET How-To team. He has ...

When comparing asset class performance, one common point of confusion for new investors comes from the benchmark used. In virtually every case, the total return will outperform the price return over ...

It might feel as if the IRS taxes most of your hard-earned money, but some types of income are nontaxable.

Dividend investing and total return investing are often presented as competing philosophies, each with its own set of loyal ...