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Tax Help for Self-Employed Individuals

Key Takeaways  Self-employed individuals are responsible for paying both federal income tax and self-employment tax, as well as making quarterly estimated tax...

MMB Portfolio Dividend & Interest Income – 2026 2nd Quarter Update (July) — My Money Blog

Here’s my 2026 2nd Quarter income update as a companion post to my 2026 1st Quarter asset allocation & performance...

How Much Should I Withhold On My W-4?

Key Takeaways  Form W-4 tells your employer how much federal income tax to withhold from each paycheck, helping determine whether you receive...

Block Fraudulent ACAT Transfer Brokerage Scams — My Money Blog

Vanguard recently rolled out a new “Security Score” that encourages folks to activate all of the various security features they...

What is an Enrolled Agent? 

Key Takeaways  An enrolled agent (EA) is a federally licensed tax professional authorized by the U.S. Department of the Treasury...

11-Month No-Penalty CD at 3.90% APY, Platinum Savings 3.75% APY — My Money Blog

Rate hike for No-Penalty CD. CIT Bank (not to be confused with Citi Bank) is an online-only bank that has...

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Common Examples of Taxes in Everyday Life

Taxes play a significant role in your daily life, directly affecting your finances and the services you rely on. From income tax deducted from your paycheck to sales tax added to your purchases, comprehending these common taxes is fundamental. Payroll...

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N.C. Banks Can Freeze Some Payments for 30 Days

Banks in North Carolina now have expanded authority to delay certain customer transactions if they suspect financial exploitation. The new...

This Legal Battle Could Reshape AI

Not long ago, I wrote about how artificial intelligence is changing the rules of the internet. Instead of simply pointing...

Genworth CEO McInerney takes health leave as CFO Upton steps in

Upton has been with Genworth and its predecessor companies since 1998, a tenure of more than 28 years. He has...

Hodge partners with Mortgage Broker Tools – Mortgage Strategy

Hodge has partnered with Mortgage Broker Tools (MBT) by joining its affordability-first research platform. The partnership gives MBT’s broker members...

Illinois Becomes First State to Tax Crypto Transactions

Illinois has become the first state to tax digital asset transactions, creating a new cost that could apply every time...

The Ups and the Downs of the Stock Market

America is now 250 years old. There’s been a lot of history talk in recent weeks in the lead-up to...

Mortgage

Knight Frank – Mortgage Strategy

London’s prime property market is set for another summer of uncertainty as speculation mounts over tax changes under a Burnham...

29 June to 03 July – Mortgage Strategy

This week’s top headlines: Nationwide Building Society is expected to axe 600 jobs and Halifax brand to disappear after 173...

Purchase and remortgaging up in Q2 but decline forecast: BoE – Mortgage Strategy

Mortgage lenders found that residential purchase and remortgage demand rose in Q2 but expect a drop in the next quarter,...

Gen H and Principality chop rates – Mortgage Strategy

Gen H has cut prices on a number of deals and Principality Building Society is set to lower product transfer...

TMW cuts switcher rates as Leeds and Principality trim costs – Mortgage Strategy

TMW is lowering rates on its switcher deals tomorrow by up to 25 basis points, following cuts to its new...

Green homes only sell for £4,500 more, Nationwide finds – Mortgage Strategy

Energy-efficient homes command only a small price premium, according to new research from Nationwide. The lender found that owner-occupied homes...