Finance

Average IRS tax refunds rose to $2,290 in 2026, up 10.9% from last year, even as fewer Americans file early. Here’s what the latest data means for taxpayers.

Aging populations and underfunded public pensions are forcing governments to consider radical shifts in retirement ages and social security contributions...

US GDP grew just 1.4% in Q4 as a government shutdown and weaker consumer spending slowed the economy, complicating the Federal Reserve’s interest rate outlook.

Tesla reports strong Q1 2026 earnings with rising revenue, but faces growing competition from BYD and increased spending on AI and robotics.

Over 50 nations have now launched CBDCs, fundamentally changing how money is issued and used in the most significant shift since the end of the gold standard...

The wild west days of DeFi are over; 2026 marks the era of institutional-grade security and the integration of blockchain protocols into global banking...

Individual financial advice is being democratized in 2026 through AI-driven 'Financial Copilots' that act as lifelong personal CFOs for the average worker...