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Synchrony Bank Savings Account $100 Bonus via Rakuten — My Money Blog

Shopping cashback portal Rakuten is offering a new account bonus the Synchrony Bank High Yield Savings Account, which has no...

Why Taxpayers Wait to Resolve Tax Problems: Insights From Optima Tax Relief’s 2025 Annual Report

Key Takeaways   88% of surveyed taxpayers could not confidently say what to do about their tax problem, including 53% who...

Optima Tax Shield: Tax Help for Victims of Tax Identity Theft

Key Takeaways   Tax identity theft occurs when someone uses your Social Security number (SSN), Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), or...

2026 IRS Notice Guide: What Each Notice Means

Key Takeaways  IRS notices do not automatically mean you are being audited. The IRS may send a notice to report...

Sam’s Club Plus now includes Walmart+ Membership Bundled — My Money Blog

The higher “Plus” tier of Sam’s Club membership (regularly $120 a year) now includes Walmart+ membership at no additional cost...

What Businesses Need to Know

If your business uses Shopify Tax's automated filing service to manage sales tax returns, it's time to start planning for...

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Autumn Budget 2026 summary – how it affects small businesses

Chancellor Healey has delivered the Budget. What measures will affect small businesses? We have more in the summary below. [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Ad2OU5u3RE[/embed] Key announcements Young Entrepreneurs Allowance Young entrepreneurs will get an allowance that covers a years’ worth of living expenses as...

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Flood awareness rises, but coverage slips in Sandy-hit states

Affordability pressures and persistent misconceptions complicate agents’ efforts as New York and New Jersey lose nearly 50,000 NFIP policies Greater...

Turning a conversation about recruitment into an actual opportunity – Mortgage Strategy

The government’s latest announcement of £2,000 support for eligible smaller businesses taking on young apprentices is welcome news. Helping employers...

Chart of the Week: The AI Shortage Making Fortunes

Yesterday, I showed you how Tesla is running into an unexpected problem as it prepares to build millions of Optimus...

FTC Launches Investigation Into Surveillance Pricing

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is launching a probe into some of the country’s largest companies, examining whether they use...

Animal Spirits: Why Baby Boomers Have All the Money

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

Google’s New Crypto Custody Platform Aims to Safeguard Digital Assets

Google unveiled a new crypto custody security platform for banks, positioning the service as a defense against emerging AI and...

Mortgage

Loan Warehouse partners with Flexi Network – Mortgage Strategy

Loans Warehouse has been appointed as a specialist lending partner to the newly launched Flexi Network. The appointment will see...

HMO opportunity in a time of change – Mortgage Strategy

Shutterstock / Worradirek Demand for houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) remains high among tenants while investors can benefit from more...

Fintel buys Mortgage Brain Holdings in £38.4m deal – Mortgage Strategy

Fintel has bought Mortgage Brain Holdings for £38.4m. Mortgage Brain Holdings owns companies including Mortgage Brain Limited, AE3 Media, Criteria...

Barclays to cut 5,000 jobs as its use of AI increases – Mortgage Strategy

Barclays is cutting around 5,000 jobs this year as it increases its use of AI and other technology. The reductions...

Chancellor rules out CGT rise in Budget – Mortgage Strategy

The chancellor has reportedly ruled out increasing capital gains tax in this month’s Budget. According to Treasury sources cited in...

12 Oct to 16 Oct – Mortgage Strategy

This week’s top headlines: Halifax updates intermediary site to make apps easier and NatWest becomes latest lender to cuts rates....