The Daily Money 1-2

Happy New Year, Money readers. It's David, with our must-read financial and business stories for the start of 2020.

You just finished sweeping up the Christmas tree pine needles and the last thing you want is another post-holiday chore. But tax season is coming and here are four key documents you need to gather ahead of the April 15 filing deadline.

Already thinking of how to spend your refund? It won't be on filling up your tank. Americans are likely to pay an average of $2.60 a gallon for gasoline in 2020, making $3 fuel a distant memory for most. 

If you just bought a smart TV, be warned: They monitor what you're watching. Here are ways to keep them from snooping on you.

David Brinkerhoff, Deputy Money Editor