A government program allowing taxpayers to file federal tax returns for free has been terminated, but there are still many no-cost options available, especially if you have a simple tax return.

IRS Free File is now available for the 2024 filing season. With this program, as many as 75% of U.S. taxpayers in Guam and Northern Mariana Islands may be eligible to prepare and file their federal ...

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Pluto TV is kicking off the new year with the addition of the iconic sci-fi series “The X-Files,” which will premiere on the free ad-supported streamer on Jan. 1, 2026. All 11 seasons — or 218 ...

The IRS is suspending the Direct File program, a free guided tax software for taxpayers in 25 states, for the upcoming filing season. Other free federal tax preparation programs will still be ...

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Have you ever thought a document was secure, only to uncover hidden data lurking beneath the surface? Redaction errors are more common, and more dangerous, than many realize, often exposing sensitive ...

Wealth Enhancement reports on AI personal finance assistants like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, and Claude, highlighting their ...