With Odds of a Recession Going Up, Here Are 5 Things Small Businesses Should Do Now
When a downturn hits, small businesses have the shortest runway and take the hardest hit. And that vulnerability is exactly what separates the busines...
Indiana Adopts No Tax on Tips, Overtime Only for 2026 Tax Year
Eligible Hoosiers whose earnings this year include gratuities or overtime will not be required to pay state or county income tax on the money when the...
IRS Gives Taxpayers a More Streamlined Way to Report Tax Fraud and Scams
A new web page on IRS.gov consolidates multiple IRS fraud-reporting options into a single, centralized location, making it easier for taxpayers to rep...
The Eight Critical Steps to Buying or Selling a Business
Buying or selling a business is often one of the largest financial transactions an owner will ever make. It’s also where avoidable mistakes can become...
The IRS Sees Your Side Income. Here’s What Smart Business Owners Should Know.
If you’re earning income outside your primary W-2 job — consulting, selling online, driving for apps, freelancing — this applies to you. The IRS isn’t...
Traditional vs. Roth IRA: The Decision That Impacts Your Future Tax Bill
Too often, retirement contribution decisions are made at the last minute — right before filing a tax return. The conversation usually sounds like this...
How to Buy Real Estate Inside Your Retirement Account
One of the most common misconceptions we hear from business owners is: “I was told I can’t buy real estate with my IRA.” In most cases, what they wer...
About half (48%) of Americans say using AI will have a positive impact on their personal finances while the other 52% disagree, according to a NerdWal...
More Than 2 in 5 Americans Believe Financial Secrets Are at Least as Bad as Cheating, Bankrate Survey Says
Money is an uncomfortable topic for many, yet it’s an important ongoing conversation to have in a relationship. Financial secrets undermine trust. And...
Car Dealers Worry Prices Are Getting Too High for Shaky Economy
America's car dealers are coming to a stark realization: The new vehicles on their lots too often cost too much, and that could create trouble for the...
Social Security Changes in 2026: What Retirees and Workers Need to Know
As 2026 begins, several updates to Social Security rules and benefits are taking effect, such as the full retirement age is now 67 for anyone born in...
