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Taxes on Inherited Accounts | Optima Tax Relief

Key Takeaways:   Most inherited retirement accounts are taxable. Distributions from traditional IRAs and 401(k)s are taxed as ordinary income, while...

Bank Accounts, Treasury Bills, Money Markets, ETFs – February 2026 — My Money Blog

Here’s my monthly survey of the best interest rates on cash as of February 2026, roughly sorted from shortest to...

IRS Phishing Emails: Real Examples and Warning Signs

Key Takeaways   IRS phishing emails are common and sophisticated, often impersonating the IRS to steal personal data, money, or login...

US Mobile Super Bowl Deals ($15-$24/mo. First Year Unlimited, 50% Off Smartwatch Plans ) — My Money Blog

US Mobile is having some Super Bowl deals, which are actually the best deals I’ve seen on their Warp (Verizon)...

Wage Garnishment on Student Loans: How it Works and How to Stop It

Key Takeaways   Student loan wage garnishment happens after default, which typically occurs after 270 days of nonpayment on federal student loans.  The...

MVNO Cellular Data Priority Comparison (Why I Switched to US Mobile) — My Money Blog

I haven’t paid “full price” for a cellular phone plan for decades, but that doesn’t mean there haven’t been any...

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Employment Rights Act 2025 and the changes you need to prepare for

On February 4, the government published its first set of measures around the controversial Employment Rights Act 2025, which got Royal Assent just before Christmas. We’re going to go over the upcoming timetabled changes. A lot of these measures still...

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A quarter of FTBs paid stamp duty before last year’s shake-up – Mortgage Strategy

Almost 37,000 first-time buyers were liable for stamp duty in the year to last April, with an average bill of...

UK to Regulate BNPL in Transparency Push

Buy now, pay later loans have become a critical tool for consumers managing everyday expenses. However, persistent concerns remain about...

Animal Spirits: What Would You Do With $3 Million?

Today’s Animal Spirits is brought to you by Pacer and YCharts:   This episode is sponsored by YCharts. Download the “What...

YouTuber MrBeast Acquires Fintech Targeting Younger Consumers

Jimmy Donaldson, also known as MrBeast, built his following by capturing the attention of young users on an exceptionally crowded...

The Best Pattern if You’re Always Late to the Market

Every trader’s been in this position… Maybe you slept in too late, you were busy at work, just getting out...

Arch Capital insurance arm sees underwriting income almost quadruple

The buybacks were supported by higher underwriting income and improved operating results across the group’s insurance and reinsurance businesses. Net...

Mortgage

Bellway completions nudge up as order book dips – Mortgage Strategy

Bellway’s half-yearly housing completions rose 2.7% but its order book dipped in a “subdued” Autumn, the housebuilder’s latest trading update...

02 Feb to 06 Feb – Mortgage Strategy

This week’s top headlines: Virgin, Nationwide and Principality lift mortgage rates and ‘mortgage prisoners’ lose Court of Appeal challenge against...

Leek BS enhances lending policy with new 12-storey property criteria – Mortgage Strategy

Leek Building Society has expanded its lending criteria.  The society has doubled its maximum storey limit for flats, alongside introducing...

Barclays, Notts, Moda and CHL raise rates – Mortgage Strategy

Barclays is increasing rates tomorrow by up to 16 basis points, while Nottingham Building Society, Moda and CHL are also...

Alternative Bridging appoints Mistry as BDM – Mortgage Strategy

Alternative Bridging Corporation has appointed Jignesh Mistry as business development manager for the Midlands. Mistry joins Alternative Bridging with more...

Mortgage Strategy’s Top 10 Stories: 26 Jan to 30 Jan

This week’s top headlines: Ground rent to be capped at £250 per year and the FCA seeks views on how...