Insurance

Allstate books $175 million loss in January

Commercial lines policies declined more notably, totaling 175,000, down 14.2% compared to January 2025 and 0.6% from the previous month....

What are Qualified Charitable Distributions? 

Key Takeaways   Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) allow direct IRA-to-charity transfers that reduce taxable income without requiring itemized deductions.  In 2026, QCDs...

House buyers paid £899m in Stamp Duty in January – Mortgage Strategy

Homebuyers paid £899m in Stamp Duty Land Tax in January, according to the latest HMRC statistics – up 6% from...

Higher Balance Requirements for Credit Card Boosts + New Monthly Credits (Effective May 2026) — My Money Blog

Bank of America has a press release that their “Preferred Rewards” program is changing to “BofA Rewards” on May 27,...

Chase Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables: Get Free Drinks at Select Restaurants with Visa Concierge

Chase Sapphire Reserve Exclusive Tables Through Visa Concierge  The Chase Sapphire Reserve card comes with $300 in dining credit every...

Stablecoins Expand in Payments, Yet Most Activity Remains Internal

While stablecoin usage in payments is expanding quickly, most current activity is still concentrated in internal use cases rather than...

Early Mortgage Payments or Invest in the Stock Market?

 A reader asks: There are lots of financial rules of thumb out there. Do you have a rule of...

The 7 best POS systems for bars and pubs

Be it a nightclub, wine bar, or gastropub serving food, you need a point of sale (POS) system that makes...

New Routes for JetBlue, Contour Airlines and Porter Airlines

JetBlue is adding nonstop service between Houston and New York, Contour Airlines will start flying between El Dorado, AR and...

Surcharges and Discounts Can’t Overcome Payment Inertia

Merchants can dangle discounts or tack on surcharges, but it rarely changes how consumers pay. Consumers overwhelmingly stick with their...

The Wisdom of the Crowd Meets the Power of AI

I enjoy watching the Super Bowl as much for the commercials as I do the game. And I know I’m...

7 Essential Payroll Services for Businesses You Need to Know

When managing a business, comprehension fundamental payroll services is crucial for maintaining compliance and efficiency. Key services include effective employee...