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10 hours ago | cnet.com | Thomas Kika

IRS Direct File has been in the crosshairs of the second Trump administration for the past few months, but the latest details of the GOP's budget proposal have made its potential demise a lot more concrete. Direct File is an online program offered by the IRS that lets you file your income tax returns directly to the agency for free, instead of paying for an accountant or paid tax service like H&R Block or online tax software.

13 hours ago | cnet.com | Thomas Kika

The Trump administration eased up somewhat on its tariffs against China this week, dropping the overall rates from 145% to 30% for 90 days -- till Aug. 10 -- while deeper trade negotiations continue. While these moves will go some way to averting an economic war, the rates against China are still historically high and reports continue to emerge suggesting price hikes for everything from cars to PlayStations.

14 hours ago | cnet.com | Mercey Livingston

When the day comes to a close, your bedroom should feel like a safe haven for unwinding, relaxing and recharging when you need it most. As much time as you can spend hunting down the best mattress, pillow, sleep tracker and other upgrades for your bedroom, there's another factor that could also affect your sleep quality: the color of your walls. If you live in a rental home or apartment, chances are you didn't have a say in the paint colors for your home.

15 hours ago | cnet.com | Thomas Kika

Donald Trump's second term economic plan can be summed up in one word: tariffs. When his barrage of these import taxes went into overdrive a month ago, markets trembled and business leaders sounded alarms about the economic damage they would cause. While the administration's recent moves to deescalate tensions with China have given hope to some, prices in key sectors are still on the rise.

1 day ago | cnet.com | AJ Dellinger

Dealing with high utility bills? Water heating may be one of the major culprits. According to the US Department of Energy, it is one of the largest residential energy uses and accounts for nearly one-fifth of total electricity costs. This comes out to an average expense of $400 to $600 per year for American households. That may not seem like a lot on paper, but it does add up. It doesn't help that a recent CNET survey found that 78% of Americans are stressed about their energy bills.