Author: Janna Herron, USA TODAY

Mortgage rates are at 4.5 percent and aren’t forecast to rise much for this year. Here’s what this means for this year’s housing market.

Married couples getting roommates is a small but seemingly enduring trend as high housing costs make owning and renting too pricey for many.

The number of homes on the market rose 6 percent from the same time last year, according to Realtor.com. Here’s where the number is rising fastest.

If you get too generous with your calculations, you may need to back up your tax return. Here’s what could trigger an IRS audit.

Stocks closed slightly lower after a disappointing February jobs report, capping a week of losses.

The average 2019 tax refund issued so far rose to $3,068, up 0.7percent from$3,036 at the same time last year.

Most taxpayers will have a simple return they can file on their own. But others with more complicated tax situations may want to turn to a CPA.

In general, the IRS expects most tax refunds to be issued in less than 21 days. Here’s how to find out the status of your tax refund.