Accounting February 28, 2026
Voting Opens for 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards!
Voting in the 2026 Readers’ Choice Awards is now open. Readers can vote for the programs, hardware, services, and other technologies they use and trust.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Americans Don’t Trust Self-Driving Cars Says AAA Survey
A national survey by AAA released Tuesday found that six in 10 drivers report being afraid to ride in a self-driving car, and interest in the technology is down to 13% compared to 18% in 2022.
February 25, 2025
Survey Shows Adults Who Learned Financial Literacy as a Kid are More Likely to Get Raises
People who grew up with a strong financial education were more likely than others to successfully negotiate their pay later in life once they started their careers.
Accounting February 25, 2025
Federal Trade Commission Chair Pledges to Keep Aggressive Merger Enforcement
President Donald Trump’s Federal Trade Commission will “vigorously” sue to block illegal mergers, the agency’s new chairman said Monday, highlighting support for the repeated deal challenges during the Biden era.
Small Business February 25, 2025
Trump Says Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Will Go Forward March 4
“The tariffs are going forward on time, on schedule,” Trump responded. The Commerce Department is currently calculating the rate it will impose on other countries, promising to incorporate both tariffs and other barriers on U.S. imports.
Taxes February 24, 2025
1099-K Tax Rules: What You Need to Know if You Get Paid Via Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal
If you get paid through Venmo, PayPal, Cash App or another payment app, you may receive an IRS Form 1099-K this year. Here's what you need to know.
Small Business February 24, 2025
$146,000 in Fake U.S. Postage Stamps Seized in Alabama
A total of 200,000 postage stamps worth $146,000 from Hong Kong were seized after an inspection determined the stamps were fake, according to a Feb. 21 CBP news release.
Accounting February 24, 2025
DeSantis to Create Florida Version of DOGE to Audit Universities and Local Governments
He proposed eliminating about 740 state jobs, while adding staff to other agencies in need of more people, such as the Department of Corrections.
Taxes February 24, 2025
Average Tax Refund is Down 32%, IRS Data Shows
A quick glance at the latest 2025 tax refund numbers may be cause for concern for those who haven’t filed yet, but the IRS says there’s a good reason why certain numbers are down.
Payroll February 23, 2025
Some Federal Agencies Tell Workers Not to Respond to Elon Musk’s Email Demand
The Pentagon and Department of Justice have told workers to pause on replying to the Trump administration’s email, citing potential legal pitfalls and agency autonomy.
Small Business February 21, 2025
Trump’s Tariff Wars Leave Small Businesses with Nowhere to Hide
Small businesses employ half the U.S. workforce and they're already struggling to cope with the consequences of Trump's trade wars.
Taxes February 21, 2025
The IRS Can Reduce Your Tax Refund if You Owe Certain Debts
A program authorized through the Department of Treasury’s Bureau of the Fiscal Service allows for the reduction of your refund to pay down specific debts.
Technology February 21, 2025
CES 2025 Innovations Recap
There were five innovation themes that percolated to the top of my list, which I believe we will see integrated into products we use in our homes, and possibly our offices over the next few years.