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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...

Telecom Excise Tax: Federal & Regional Compliance

Telecommunications companies face a complex tax environment that goes well beyond traditional sales tax.  Depending on the services they provide...

Tax Reporting for Crypto and Digital Assets

Key Takeaways   The IRS generally treats cryptocurrency and other digital assets as property, so selling, exchanging, spending, or receiving crypto...

Make Money

5 Effective Performance Evaluation Review Examples You Can Use

When you conduct performance evaluations, using specific examples can make a big difference. Start by identifying clear instances of teamwork, problem-solving, and customer service. These details not only highlight strengths but also provide a foundation for constructive feedback. Use the...

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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...

Citi Expands Token Services Into Japan and UAE

Citi’s blockchain payment network, already operating in five markets, is expanding into Japan and the United Arab Emirates as the...

Animal Spirits: Will Higher Rates Kill the Stock Market

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

Opening Doors for Maryland’s Heroes

Over the last three years, First Home Mortgage’s First Home Heroes program has helped finance more than 270 homes totaling...

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...

Citi and Coinbase Move to Bring Stablecoin Payments to Checkout

Although institutional adoption of stablecoin technology is at an all-time high, business adoption remains one of the barriers to bringing...

Mortgage

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...

FTBs represented more than half of mortgage sales in 2025: ONS – Mortgage Strategy

First-time buyers accounted for more than half of UK mortgage sales last year, up from around a third two decades...