IRS issues update for millions of Americans ahead of April 15 tax deadline: Are you really ready for your refund?

IRS issues update for millions of Americans ahead of April 15 tax deadline: Are you really ready for your refund?

J. David Ake/Getty Images Moneywise and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commissions or income through links in the content below. With tax season in full swing, the Internal Revenue Service is implementing a service change to help Americans file their returns. On March 6, the IRS announced it will extend weekly office hours at more…

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Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.8% cost of living increase in 2026, an average of  per month

Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.8% cost of living increase in 2026, an average of $56 per month

WASHINGTON (AP) — Social Security’s cost-of-living increase will rise 2.8% in 2026, translating into an average increase of more than $56 for retirees each month, agency officials said Friday. The benefit increase for nearly 71 million Social Security beneficiaries will take effect starting in January. And increased payments to nearly 7.5 million people who receive…

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