As your business marches into this month, the end of the first quarter is the perfect time to evaluate how the budget withstood your actual performanc...
Financial protection is a necessity for everyone, regardless of net worth. Protection measures provide security, safeguard business continuity, minimi...
If you itemize your tax deductions, important changes are coming for tax year 2026 that could affect your tax planning strategy. In addition to the ex...
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...
How the New 2026 Tax Laws Strengthen the Future of Cattle Ranching
We see the 2026 tax law changes as a meaningful step forward for the industry. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) does more than adjust tax rules;...
Strengthen your business with a financial health checkup
We depend on regular health checkups to ensure we’re taking care of our bodies. Managing the health of your business shouldn’t be any different. Routi...
Financial strategies for enlarging emergency funds
An emergency fund shouldn’t be a few bucks in a hidey-hole. It's a necessary element in your personal finances that could potentially protect your lon...
If you’ve repeated the same financial mistakes several years in a row, February offers a timely opportunity to reset. Take intentional steps now to bu...
Borrowers could see benefits from the new IRS tax break for agricultural lenders
The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service issued guidance on a new tax benefit for agricultural lenders in November 2025. The ne...
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...
Retirement Savers Be Warned: A Tax Break Has Disappeared in 2026
For years, workers nearing retirement could decide whether to take the immediate tax break of pretax savings in their 401(k) plans or build tax-free i...
Why business planning matters for real estate professionals
Income fluctuations are inherent to the real estate industry, but instating a structured business plan with these actionable steps can turn unpredicta...
