Author: Janna Herron, USA TODAY

In the aftermath of the government shutdown, a survey from Prudential Financial underscores how vital even one missed paycheck is for many Americans.

The average tax refund issued so far declined to $1,865, down 8.4percent from$2,035 at the same time last year, according to IRS statistics.

Married couples getting roommates is a small but seemingly enduring trend as high housing costs make owning and renting too pricey for many.

Every year, tax professionals see the same common errors, but this year is extra thorny after the tax law’s major changes. Here are mistakes to avoid.

Pilgrim’s Pride is recalling uncooked breaded chicken due to possible rubber contamination, while Taylor Farms issued a recall for mislabeled chicken.

The number of 401(k) millionaires, which had reached a record high, fell at the end of 2018 because of the retreat in stocks, according to Fidelity.

Tax refunds probably won’t be delayed even if the Internal Revenue Service is short-staffed due to the government shutdown as long as you do this.

U.S. stock markets are closed on Monday to observe Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday. Foreign financial markets will be open.