(NEXSTAR) – In 2025, nearly 300,000 Americans used a new electronic system to file their taxes directly with the IRS for free. In 2026, that’s no longer an option. IRS Direct File launched as a pilot ...

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.

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Picking stocks can feel intimidating. There are 11 stock market sectors, 69 distinct industries and thousands of publicly traded companies across the major U.S. exchanges. For a beginner, it can be ...

Remember that bit in The Simpsons where a group of Springfield kids are focus-grouped about what they want from The Itchy & Scratchy Show? The consensus they reach is that they want a realistic, ...