This story is part of CNET Zero, a series that chronicles the impact of climate change and explores what’s being done about the problem. The US Treasury Department has issued new guidance for the EV tax credit that will seriously curtail how many vehicles now qualify for the tax break, worth up to $7,500. The credit was revamped …

This story is part of CNET Zero, a series that chronicles the impact of climate change and explores what’s being done about the problem. The US Treasury Department has announced new guidance on the electric vehicle tax creditWorth $7,500, the tax break was overhauled by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. Among other additions, the law established income limits and price …

This story is part of Taxes 2023, CNET’s coverage of the best tax software, tax tips and everything else you need to file your return and track your refund. If you’re not one of the nearly 72 million Americans that has already filed their 2022 federal tax return, there are less than three weeks until Tax Day. While most Americans need to …

Next year, Social Security benefits will see a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, of 8.7% — the largest since 1981, when the increase hit an all-time high of 11.2%.  “A COLA of 8.7% is extremely rare and would be the highest ever received by most Social Security beneficiaries alive today,” Senior Citizens League policy analyst Mary Johnson said in a statement earlier this year. …

More than 8 million people have applied for student debt relief since the Education Department’s site went live late Friday night, according to US President Joe Biden. The application is “easy, simple and fast,” Biden told reporters at a briefing Monday.  The White House said in court documents that the earliest it will start to erase debt is Oct. 23. But if …

Current and former AT&T customers may be eligible for a piece of a $14 million settlement, but the deadline is swiftly approaching.AT&T agreed to the massive payout after a class action lawsuit alleged it charged subscribers hidden fees for years:  In court filings, plaintiffs in Vianu v. AT&T Mobility argued the telecom company failed to inform postpaid wireless customers they …

Most Apple devotees are readying for the imminent release of the iPhone 14 on Sept. 7. But if you’re still rocking an iPhone 5S, 6 or 6 Plus, it’s time to download a security patch intended to block malware. On Wednesday, Apple released an updated version of iOS 12, which was first launched way back in September 2018. The fix …

What’s happening Apple’s expected iPhone 14 will reportedly go on sale in mid-September after being unveiled during an online launch event. Why it matters The iPhone 14 is expected to bring a variety of exciting upgrades, but it’ll face a tough market as people grapple with higher prices on everyday necessities. What’s next We’ll be keeping an eye out for …

Apple fans are gearing up for the public release of iOS 16, expected in September. But iPad owners may have to wait a bit longer. The tech giant is expected to delay the release of iPadOS 16 by about a month to give developers time to iron out bugs, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday.  If accurate, this would mark the first time in …

After less than two years, Facebook is shuttering its live shopping feature, parent company Meta announced in a blog post Wednesday.As of Oct. 1, users will no longer be able to host any new or scheduled Facebook Live Shopping events. Facebook Live will continue, the company said, but you won’t be able to create product playlists or tag products in your …