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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

7 Essential Tips for Effective Employee Performance Review Feedback

When it comes to employee performance reviews, you need a clear plan. Start by preparing thoroughly—review past evaluations and gather input from team members. Use specific examples during the discussion to make your feedback more effective. Encourage open dialogue by...

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What Are Closing Costs? A Homebuyer’s Guide to What You’re Actually Paying For

When you’re saving to buy a home, the down payment tends to get most of the attention. But there’s another...

OBR should assess every Budget measure for its impact on housing, says committee chaired by Vince Cable – Mortgage Strategy

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) should assess every Budget measure for its impact on the housing market, according to...

U.S. Regulator Finds Cybersecurity Gaps in Critical Infrastructure

Cybercriminals have become capable of threatening critical national infrastructure, prompting renewed efforts to shore up cybersecurity. But significant gaps remain....

Chart of the Week: The AI Boom’s Surprising New Divide

There’s a strange divide opening up in the AI economy. As I wrote about in our last issue, it seems...

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:...

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...