Manage Money

Key Changes Businesses Need to Know

Sales tax rules are constantly changing, and 2026 has brought significant developments for businesses selling software, digital products, streaming services,...

Whole Foods App: $10 off $50

Whole Foods has a new app where you can now order your groceries directly inside (instead of having to go...

Government Employee Tax Benefits Explained

Key Takeaways  Government employees pay federal income tax just like private sector workers; there is no blanket tax exemption for...

Amway MLM $225M FTC Deceptive Business Practices Settlement Lessons — My Money Blog

In this current low-regulatory environment, I was surprised to see that the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), the State of Washington,...

How to Stop an IRS Levy

Key Takeaways  An IRS levy allows the agency to seize wages, bank accounts, and other property to collect unpaid taxes,...

What To Do If You Receive IRS Notice CP23

Key Takeaways  IRS Notice CP23 means the IRS found a discrepancy between the estimated tax payments reported on your tax...

Make Money

7 Essential Communication Skills for Leaders to Master

Effective communication is essential for your leadership success. Start by practicing active listening; pay attention to your team and respond thoughtfully. Be clear in your messages to prevent misunderstandings. Show empathy by recognizing your team members’ feelings and needs. Transparency...

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Merchants Want More Than Payments from Their POS System

Point-of-sale (POS) solutions are moving beyond the checkout, bringing together capabilities that range from inventory management to reconciliation. That expansion...

Why is Consumer Sentiment so Low?

Here’s a chart of U.S. consumer sentiment that goes back to the early-1950s: Consumer sentiment is currently lower than it...

Attorneys enter auto claims within days, not weeks – IRC survey

Nearly half of claimants contact a lawyer within days of an accident, complicating early resolution efforts Nearly half of auto...

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...

Fraud Prevention Requires Both Human and Tech Investment

Financial institutions are pouring money into AI and other technologies to combat fraud, but according to a new survey, the...

Chart of the Week: AI’s Biggest Expense Is Changing

Yesterday, I showed you a radically different kind of AI. Jev wasn’t designed to write essays or create software. It...

Mortgage

Planning approvals for new homes fall to lowest level since 2012 – Mortgage Strategy

Planning approvals for new residential properties in England fell by a fifth in the latest quarter, reaching their lowest level...

More than half of young Scots say the cost of living has derailed homeownership plans: Pepper – Mortgage Strategy

More than half (54%) of Scottish adults aged 18 to 34 say the rising cost of living is having the...

21 Sept to 25 Sept – Mortgage Strategy

This week’s top headlines: Skipton BS cuts rates and expands range and HMRC tax receipts hit £391.6bn Explore these and...

FCA’s lens is nothing to be afraid of – Mortgage Strategy

The FCA’s increased scrutiny of the second charge market should be welcomed by anyone who believes in the value of...

Shortlist confirmed for MS NextGen’s Industry Challenge – Mortgage Strategy

Mortgage Strategy is proud to announce the two MS NextGen teams shortlisted for the Future of the Mortgage Industry Challenge...

Bridging mortgages and wealth planning with Evie Beaumont – Mortgage Strategy

In this episode of the MS NextGen Podcast, Kimberley Dondo sits down with Evie Beaumont, Financial Adviser at Lincolnshire Independent...