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Here’s when you can file your 2024 taxes — and what’s new this year with refunds, tax laws and free tax prep
Income-tax refunds averaged more than $3,100 last year. How much will they be this year?MarketWatch - 3h -
How Wildfire Smoke Affects Your Health—and How You Can Protect Yourself
Exposure to smoke is dangerous regardless of your health status, so follow these steps to limit the risk.Wired - 14h -
Here's when you can start filing your 2024 tax returns
The new tax season is here. Read on to learn when you can file your 2024 tax return and get your refund.CBS News - 5h -
Here’s how a cleaning experts says you should be cleaning your couch — and how often
Learning how to clean your couch goes a long way in maintaining the appearance of your furniture. I spoke with cleaning experts for their advice on how to do it.NBC News - 5h -
How much does 401(k) auto-enrollment help workers save for retirement?
Making saving easy remains essentialMarketWatch - 6h -
‘I can afford to be generous’: How much should I give my stepdaughter for her wedding gift? I want to be fair.
“I don’t have any other children.”MarketWatch - 6h -
This is how much hotter 2024 was than 2023
Copernicus says the global temperature for all of 2024 was 1.6 degrees above pre-industrial level.ABC News - 9h -
Maps show how dry the Southern California is, as L.A. wildfires burn
Dry vegetation helped fuel fires that spread through the Los Angeles area in early January 2025.CBS News - 9h -
It's 'Dry January.' Here's how much you can save by not drinking for a month
Giving up alcohol for 31 days is associated with numerous health benefits. But for a growing number of adults, saving money is a top motivator.CNBC - 11h -
‘Completely Dry’: How Los Angeles Firefighters Ran Out of Water
As wildfires roar into residential neighborhoods, firefighters in California and elsewhere are finding that water systems can’t keep up with the demand.The New York Times - 23h -
How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement
Many Americans are anxious and confused when it comes to saving for retirement.NBC News - 1d -
Slipped up during Dry January? Expert tips for getting back on track
In Dry January, people choose to give up alcohol for the month, but what happens if they have a drink? Here's what an expert says.CBS News - 1d -
How much money you should save for a comfortable retirement
There's no magic number for everyone. But a 15% target is a good guidepost for many people, experts said.CNBC - 1d -
How Much Is a Grand Slam Title Really Worth?
The singles winners of the Australian Open will take home millions of dollars. But the tournament will take home hundreds of millions more.The New York Times - 1d -
Cutting out alcohol for "Dry January"
Many Americans are starting off this new year by focusing on sobriety and giving up alcohol for Dry January. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more.CBS News - 1d -
5 ways to save on your mortgage payments this January, according to experts
Saving on mortgage payments could help you start the new year strong. Here's how to get started.CBS News - 1d -
The 'quad-demic': What is it, and how can you stay healthy?
Hospitals and medical facilities are updating masking guidelines as a quartet of viruses are surging.The Hill - 1d -
How Optimal Breastfeeding Can Save Babies’ Lives
Researchers say hundreds of thousands of babies’ lives could be saved each year in developing countries with exclusive breastfeeding.The New York Times - 2d -
Are you falling for wellness misinformation online? Here’s how to tell
Social media is rife with alarming advice and warnings – experts share red flags to avoid. Wellness advice abounds on social media: warnings about “toxic foods”, assertions that parasites are ...The Guardian - 2d -
Generation Beta is here — and you won’t believe how much today’s newborns will need to retire
Babies born in 2025 could face a major shortfall in savings in 75 years if things don’t change. Here’s what families can do now to prepare.MarketWatch - 2d -
Verizon settlement: Here's how much some customers are getting
Verizon customers reported receiving settlement payments well below the minimum of $15, as stipulated in agreement.CBS News - 3d -
You can save 50% off on Crest 3D Whitestrips right now
This at-home whitening kit is at one of its lowest prices for a limited time. The kit retails for $49.99 and is currently on sale for $24.79 on Amazon.NBC News - 3d -
How much money you need to retire in every U.S. state—it's more than $700,000
Retiring in Hawaii costs over twice the U.S. average, making it the most expensive state for retirement.CNBC - 3d -
Does Dry January Really Make People Healthier?
Abstaining from alcohol can have immediate benefits. But lasting gains require lasting change.Wired - 3d -
How soon can you file your 2024 income-tax return? Here’s your 2025 tax-season road map.
Tax season is just around the corner and it’s never too early to get startedMarketWatch - 3d -
How much sick pay is too much sick pay?
The contrasting cases of Germany and the UK are revealing about policy trade-offsFinancial Times - 3d -
Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend
The New Orleans attacker visited the city weeks earlier. New York becomes the first U.S. city to implement congestion charges. And Trump is fixated on Lincoln.NBC News - 5d -
5 AI Tools to Save You Time
Embrace the AI boom with tools that will simplify your workload and supercharge your efficiency.Inc. - 5d -
"Breaking Bad" house up for sale. Here's how much it costs.
Centered on mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman, the series wrapped up more than a decade ago, but its legacy continues to draw looky-loos to the home.CBS News - 6d -
How the US can help to save Georgia from the brink
The West could do more to stand by the Georgians who are protesting the GD’s authoritarian rule and its refusal to expand ties with the European Union.The Hill - 6d -
‘What have we here?’: how asking yourself a simple question can transform the way you think about your life
Forget generic self-help advice and focus instead on the unique set of hang-ups, character traits and personal circumstances that stop you living your best life. One problem with trying to improve ...The Guardian - 6d -
It's time to boost 401(k) plan contributions for 2025 — here's how much more you can save
If you're feeling behind on retirement savings, you can make higher 401(k) plan deferrals and catch-up contributions for 2025. Here's what to know.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
How much alcohol is bad for you? And more questions, answered.
U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is calling for cancer risk warnings to be included on alcoholic beverages, prompting questions about the health impacts of alcohol.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Dry January made easy with non-alcoholic drink recipes
As Dry January gains popularity, mocktails are becoming a go-to for many. Food & Wine's executive wine editor Ray Isle shares recipes and tips for non-alcoholic indulgence.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
How Meta’s latest research proves you can use generative AI to understand user intent
By thinking about recommendation as a generative problem, you can tackle it from new angles and use LLMs to better understand user intent.VentureBeat - Jan. 3 -
Millennial saved over $60,000 and bought her first home by 25 — here’s how she did it
Kennie Bukky said she was able to get on the housing ladder by saving 50% of her salary every month and living frugally.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Branded content you can trust
CBS News Brand Studio provides creative, narrative-driven branded content from a trusted, legacy brand with the SEO and social media power to deliver results.CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Opening a savings account? Here's what to know
Annual percentage yields (APYs) on top high-yield savings accounts are currently 4.5% and above, according to Bankrate.The Hill - Jan. 2 -
How to invest in a much-changed China
While Trump threatens punitive tariffs, investors need to understand how much the country has altered in recent yearsFinancial Times - Jan. 2 -
Are you really getting a moderate or intense workout? Here's how to tell.
Looking to amp up your exercise as part of your New Year's resolutions? Here's how to calculate the intensity of your workouts.CBS News - Jan. 1