5 ways to get your tax refund faster

5 ways to get your tax refund faster

Nobody loves giving Uncle Sam his cut, but if you’re lucky the IRS will issue you a tax refund and you’ll get some of your hard-earned money back. For many Americans, their annual refund isn’t just mad money — it’s a critical part of their budget that goes to pay …

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Trump, DOGE mass job cuts: Federal workers’ money questions answered

Trump, DOGE mass job cuts: Federal workers’ money questions answered

Protesters demonstrate in support of federal workers outside of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Feb. 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images On Feb. 11, Elizabeth Aniskevich, an attorney at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, received a notice that she was being terminated …

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Healthy Returns: What to know about Trump’s NIH funding cuts

Healthy Returns: What to know about Trump’s NIH funding cuts

Biotech researchers. Janiecbros | E+ | Getty Images A version of this article first appeared in CNBC’s Healthy Returns newsletter, which brings the latest health-care news straight to your inbox. Subscribe here to receive future editions. The Trump administration is trying to implement major funding cuts to the National Institutes …

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Visa vs. Mastercard: What are the differences?

Visa vs. Mastercard: What are the differences?

Visa and Mastercard are two of the largest credit card networks, powering over 85% of credit card transactions nationwide. Chances are, you already carry one in your wallet. But what sets them apart? While Visa and Mastercard have many similarities, a few key differences might influence which one you choose. …

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Disabled workers are getting screened out of digital hiring

Disabled workers are getting screened out of digital hiring

Undefined Undefined | Istock | Getty Images Nearly 35 years after the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act, President Donald Trump’s executive order targeting all federal diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility efforts — as well as the demand that all government workers return to offices — threatens to reverse …

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What is a VPN and do you need one?

What is a VPN and do you need one?

Almost nothing you do on the internet is private. Whether it’s your internet service provider tracking your browsing activity or a company collecting data for targeted ads, your digital footprint is constantly under scrutiny. That’s where VPNs come in. A VPN, short for virtual private network, is a tool that …

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Charge card vs. credit card: What’s the difference?

Charge card vs. credit card: What’s the difference?

Terms apply to American Express benefits and offers. Visit americanexpress.com to learn more. While charge cards and credit cards share a similar appearance and function, they operate differently. Both let you buy now and pay later, but their repayment terms can vary considerably. Charge cards are less common than credit …

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Walmart employees are now wearing body cameras in some stores

Walmart employees are now wearing body cameras in some stores

The Walmart logo is seen outside of one of its stores in Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania. Paul Weaver | Lightrocket | Getty Images Walmart has started giving store-level associates body cameras to wear as part of a pilot program at some of its U.S. locations, CNBC has learned.  It’s not clear how …

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