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If you want to get a jump on tax season, the IRS “Free File” program is now open.

It’s that time of the year were W-2′s are starting to roll in and doing your taxes this year can often leave you scratching your head and this year it could be even more difficult.

The holiday shopping season is over which means retail return season is about to pick up.

The Small Business Administration and the Treasury Department are preparing to revive the PPP five months after its first two rounds of funding ended.

While the IRS and Treasury have distributed the bulk of the anticipated $164 million in second-round of relief payments for Americans faster than the first time, millions have not gotten payments yet or found hiccups in the distribution.

If you receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits officials with the Department say you will see an increase in your SNAP benefits for the first six months of 2021.

Stimulus payments will continue to be sent through Jan. 15.

All eligible individuals who are currently receiving unemployment benefits for weeks ending January 2, 2021, through March 13, 2021, are also eligible to receive the additional Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation (FPUC).

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) warns that scammers are taking advantage of the news of Congress passing a COVID-19 relief bill that includes another round of stimulus checks for most Americans.

Republicans in the Senate are feeling the pressure coming from the White House.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Tuesday that distribution of $600 stimulus checks was about to begin, with some Americans seeing direct deposits as soon as Tuesday night.

The Louisiana Workforce Commission awaits congress’ finalizations on COVID Relief Bill before they can start giving out the extra $300.

Gift cards are convenient because the person receiving it can buy whatever they want, but gift cards also give scammers an opportunity to take the money loaded on that card.

President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion pandemic relief package that will deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals.

While most retailers do offer refund and exchange programs, policies vary greatly from one store to another.

The $900 billion, 5,593-page stimulus bill does not address student loan debt. Millions of student loan borrowers might be required to resume federal student loan payments on Feb. 1, 2021.

Here’s what the COVID relief package — part of a $2.3 trillion spending bill — could mean for you, your family, your home or your business.

Top negotiators in Congress have sealed a deal on an almost $1 trillion COVID-19 economic relief package.

If you're trying to buy gifts last minute before Christmas make sure you do your research. Shoppers are already reporting scams for certain hot toys going around.

With Christmas coming up you might think December is not a good time to score some deals but they are out there. RetailMeNot shares the best things to buy in December.