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What Happens If You Don’t Respond to a CP504?

Key Takeaways  An IRS CP504 notice warns that you have an unpaid tax liability and that the IRS may take...

Is Your Sales Tax Compliance a Nightmare? 5 Scary Mistakes to Avoid

Sales tax compliance can be frightening when you don't know where your risks lie. From keeping up with changing state...

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...

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7 Sample Performance Reviews to Guide Evaluations

When you think about performance reviews, consider how they can shape employee growth. You need clear, structured templates to guide your evaluations, ensuring everyone understands expectations. Start by identifying strengths and areas for improvement, then outline specific performance indicators. By...

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A Bloodbath in the Stock Market?

Google reported earnings last week. The numbers were big but investors didn’t like what they heard. The next day the...

Top 5 Most Downloaded Shopping Apps

Shopping apps have transformed how consumers discover products, compare prices, and make purchases. With convenience, competitive pricing, and personalized offers...

Property claims confront a capacity squeeze heading into 2027 – and brokers could feel the fallout

Crawford’s Lance Malcolm warns repair delays and rising expectations can put broker-client relationships under pressure Property claims heading into 2027...

26 Oct to 30 Oct – Mortgage Strategy

This week’s top headlines: Landlords hit by 4% income tax hike from 2027 and chancellor ignores calls for stamp duty...

The AI That Refuses to Die

You wake up one morning to discover that an artificial intelligence has taken control of your smart TV. You unplug...

Amex Holders Can Convert Cash Back to High-Yield Savings Deposits

American Express is known for its premium card products and exclusive benefits, but its latest addition to the lineup has...

Mortgage

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...

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...