Manage Money

Why Do Taxpayers Finally Act on Tax Problems? What Makes Them Seek Help

Key Takeaways   29% of selections cited realizing that waiting was making the problem worse, making it the most common reported...

Bank Accounts, Treasury Bills, Money Markets, ETFs – October 2026 — My Money Blog

Rates are rising! Here’s my monthly survey of the best interest rates on cash as of October 2026, roughly sorted...

Tax Lien vs. Levy: Key Differences and How to Respond

Key Takeaways  A tax lien is the IRS’s legal claim against your property for unpaid taxes, while a tax levy...

IRS Interest Rates Remain the Same for Q4 2026: What Taxpayers Need to Know

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced on August 21, 2026, that interest rates will remain unchanged for the fourth quarter...

Why Automatic Sales Tax Registration Isn’t Always a Good Idea

Automation can play an important role in sales tax compliance. It can monitor sales activity, calculate tax, track economic nexus...

New Optima Tax Relief Annual Report Finds Taxpayers See a Quieter IRS—But Automated Enforcement Is Still Reaching Them

Annual report examines the retreat in IRS enforcement capacity, growing taxpayer skepticism, and what ultimately prompts taxpayers to address unresolved...

Make Money

How to navigate the shift to AI-powered search – a small business guide

With the rise of AI comes the rise of AI-powered search. Instead of doing a more traditional Google search, people are asking AI platforms such as ChatGPT, Claude, Microsoft Copilot or Perplexity. This presents a new challenge for small businesses:...

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Holiday Shoppers Embrace Bargain Hunting and In-Store Shopping

In a challenging economic climate, many consumers are preparing to shop on a tighter holiday budget this year. Still, shoppers...

Animal Spirits: Are Higher Rates Worse Than ZIRP?

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by ProShares and Janus Henderson: On today’s show, we discuss: Listen here: Charts:...

Porch Group acquires Allied Trust in $200 million deal

Louisiana entry marks Porch’s first acquisition under its policyholder-owned reciprocal structure Porch Group announced that its Porch Insurance Reciprocal Exchange (PIRE)...

Contactless Payments Gain Ground on Big-Ticket Purchases

Contactless payments are making inroads into higher-value purchases in Ireland, with more consumers tapping their cards or phones for transactions...

Take the Meat of the Move

I had to learn this the hard way. And I believe it’s one of the most important lessons anyone can...

Superbank Turns to AI to Expand Credit Assessments

Traditional credit scores don’t always tell the full story of a borrower’s financial health. Consumers who manage their money responsibly...

Mortgage

LendWell lands SPF Private Clients deal – Mortgage Strategy

AI mortgage technology company LendWell has signed a multi-year agreement with SPF Private Clients (SPF). LendWell is working with SPF...

Generation Home increases mortgage rates as swap costs rise – Mortgage Strategy

Generation Home is increasing selected mortgage rates by up to 15bps from 12 October, citing rising swap rates. The lender...

Does AI know your name? – Mortgage Strategy

Welcome back to Market Watch. But maybe not for much longer. I have been reading the latest discussions about artificial...

UK construction downturn eases in September, but orders and confidence weaken: S&P – Mortgage Strategy

September UK construction output fell at its slowest pace this year, according to the latest S&P Global UK Construction Purchasing...

NatWest Intermediaries and TSB announce rate hikes and cuts – Mortgage Strategy

NatWest Intermediaries and TSB will make rate hikes and cuts from 3 October, with brokers urged to submit existing applications...

Average fixed rates now on brink of 6%: Moneyfacts – Mortgage Strategy

Average two- and five-year fixed rate mortgage prices are on the brink of hitting 6%, according to the latest Moneyfacts...