Inflation Drops To 4-Year Low: See How Prices In RI Compare

The Labor Department’s Consumer Price Index report released Tuesday showed inflation was down 2.3 percent from a year ago.

How Much RI Pays For Groceries Might Surprise You

A new study examines how much Americans in every state pay for groceries as a percentage of their income.

$3.5M In Unclaimed Tax Refunds Await Thousands In Rhode Island

Rhode Island taxpayers usually have three years to file and claim their tax refunds. The latest deadline is fast approaching.

RI Lawmakers Propose Allowing Utility Companies To Buy Nuclear Power

If passed, the bill would allow utility companies to purchase nuclear power to save Rhode Island residents money on their electricity bills.

Where's My Refund: Check Your IRS Tax Refund in Rhode Island

Taxpayers in RI who plan to file their 2024 federal income tax refunds early tax season can check the status of their refunds.

Here's What You Need To Know About Filing Your 2024 Taxes In RI

The IRS expects 140 million people to file individual returns before the filing deadline on Tuesday, April 15.

IRS Sending Out $2.4B In Unclaimed Stimulus Money: What To Know In RI

Most eligible Rhode Island residents don’t have to do anything to claim the money.

Think You’re Middle Class? Here’s How Much Money That Takes In RI

The barrier to entry for the middle class in Rhode Island is higher than in 35 other states, according to the Pew Research Center.

What IRS Inflation Adjustments, Bracket Changes Mean To RI Tax Filers

The idea is to protect against what’s called “bracket creep” — a situation where inflation pushes tax filers into a higher tax bracket.

How A La Niña Winter Could Affect Rhode Island Home Heating Bills

With utility costs in flux, find out what to expect when it comes to electricity, home heating oil, natural gas and propane costs.

Social Security COLA 2025: What Rhode Island Residents Can Expect

Cost of living adjustments for Rhode Islanders on Social Security may not be enough to keep pace with inflation, according to advocates.

Unemployment Rate Rises In RI As National Rate Remains Low: Feds

The national unemployment rate increased to 3.9 percent, federal data released Friday showed. Here's what happened in Rhode Island.

Electricity Rates Expected To Drop For Rhode Island Energy Customers

The typical Rhode Island Energy customer could see their bill decrease $35 per month, beginning April 1.

RI Might See Lower Gas Prices In 2024: Here's Why

U.S. fuel prices reached record highs in 2022 due to COVID supply issues, inflation, and the war in Ukraine. But they're coming back down.

How A Strong El Niño Winter Could Affect Rhode Island Utility Bills

Natural gas prices are about 40 percent lower than at this time last year, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said in its report.

Poverty Rate Soars In U.S.: See Latest Data For Rhode Island

About 95,000 Rhode Islanders are living in poverty, according to U.S. Census Bureau data recently released.

Tax Day 2023: How To File Extension In RI Now That Deadline Arrived

Do you need more time to file your taxes in Rhode Island? Find out how to apply for an extension and get another six months.

What To Know In RI As Deadline To File 2022 Income Tax Returns Nears

RI is one of several states where taxpayers don't have to report state-issued inflation and disaster relief payments on their 2022 returns.

IRS Says RI Special Refund Recipients Should Hold Off On 2022 Taxes

Affected taxpayers in Rhode Island should hold off filing taxes until they get more information from the IRS.

White House Unlocks $13.5B In Energy Help: What It Means In RI

Federal assistance is on the way as companies continue to make it more expensive for Rhode Islanders to heat their homes.

Lower 2023 Taxes For Many RI Residents As IRS Adjusts For Inflation

The IRS said it is adjusting rules in about 60 provisions, from individual tax brackets to the standard deduction, to ease inflation pain.

Household Income In RI Went Down During Pandemic: See New Data

Rhode Island also saw income inequality grow during the pandemic, according to Census Bureau data.

Tax Day 2022: Last-Minute Tips In Rhode Island

Because April 15 falls on Good Friday, Tax Day was pushed to April 18 this year.

Rhode Island Electricity Prices To Fall With Upcoming 'Summer Rates'

Average residential customers should see a decrease of about $17 per monthly bill, National Grid said.

RI Gas Prices Reach Historic Highs, Top $4 Per Gallon

The average price per gallon is up by about 60 cents in a week.

$4M In RI Student Loans Forgiven In Lender's Settlement With AG

226 Rhode Island borrowers will have their private debt canceled as part of the settlement.

Providence Launches Guaranteed Income Pilot Program

Selected residents received their first $500 monthly payment in November.

See The Average Holiday Budgets In Rhode Island

Personal Finance website WalletHub compared how much people spend on average in cities across America.

80 Percent Of RI Unemployment Recipients Lost Benefits This Week

More than 45,000 Rhode Islanders received unemployment insurance through the federal pandemic relief program, which ended Sept. 4.

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Providence Piloting Guaranteed Income Program

More than 100 eligible city residents can apply for a monthly cash payment of $500 for one year.

RI Treasurer Sending $2.5 Million In Unclaimed Money To Residents

Since the YourMoney program was started in 2017, more than $80 million has been returned to approximately 116,000 people.

New Rental Assistance Program Open To Rhode Islanders In Need

Eligible Rhode Islanders can receive up to 12 months' worth of rental and utility assistance.

Here’s How Much Less Women Make In Rhode Island

As the coronavirus pandemic wreaks havoc on women’s progress in the workplace, they still make significantly less than men in every state.

RI Senate Calls For More Protections For Student Loan Borrowers

The resolution calls for the state's Postsecondary Education Commissioner​ to form a work group to identify ways the state can help.

Rhode Island Could Delay 2021 State Tax Deadline

The state's division of taxation is considering moving the tax deadline to May 17, the new federal deadline announced by the IRS.

Taxes Would Increase For Top RI Earners Under New Law

The legislation calls for the top 1 percent of earners in the state to pay a rate of nearly 9 percent taxes on income over $475,000.

Here’s How Well Nurses Are Paid In Rhode Island

Nurses in our state are on the front lines of the battle against the coronavirus. See how much they’re paid in our state compared to others.

IRS Warns Of Tax Scams: July 15 Deadline

Federal and Rhode Island state tax returns must be filed by July 15.

RI Led The Nation In Unemployment Recovery Last Week: WalletHub

The number of unemployment claims filed this week compared to the previous one in Rhode Island was the best recovery in the country.