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Bank of America expects the dollar to keep getting stronger
Federal Reserve Policy

Bank of America expects the dollar to keep getting stronger

Adarsha DhakalJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

Bank of America reaffirmed its bullish dollar outlook this month, forecasting EUR/USD to fall to 1.12 in the third quarter…

How a Fed rate hike would change your savings and bills
Federal Reserve Policy

How a Fed rate hike would change your savings and bills

Adarsha DhakalJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

The Federal Reserve held its benchmark federal funds rate at 3.50 to 3.75 percent at its June 17 meeting, the…

These 8 states still tax your Social Security benefits
Payments COLA

These 8 states still tax your Social Security benefits

Adarsha DhakalJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

As of the 2026 tax year, eight states tax at least a portion of Social Security benefits: Colorado, Connecticut, Minnesota,…

Social Security faces a 22% cut without Congress action
SSA News

Social Security faces a 22% cut without Congress action

Adarsha DhakalJuly 17, 2026July 17, 2026

The Social Security Board of Trustees released its 2026 annual report on June 9, confirming the retirement trust fund is…

Fed payment account proposal: Nonbank access to Fedwire and FedNow explained
Federal Payments

Fed payment account proposal: Nonbank access to Fedwire and FedNow explained

Adarsha DhakalJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

The public comment period on the Federal Reserve’s Payment Account proposal closed July 27, 2026, is set to close, with…

Trump dollar coin: How Treasury is reading around an 1866 currency law
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Trump dollar coin: How Treasury is reading around an 1866 currency law

Adarsha DhakalJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that U.S. Mint production of the commemorative dollar coin will proceed, based on an…

Fed inflation math overhaul: What the PCE methodology change means
Federal Reserve Policy

Fed inflation math overhaul: What the PCE methodology change means

Adarsha DhakalJuly 16, 2026July 16, 2026

The Bureau of Economic Analysis has confirmed that revised Personal Consumption Expenditures price data, reflecting new methodology in three categories,…

Fed Chief Kevin Warsh says he’ll ‘do my job’ if Trump pushes back
Federal Reserve Policy

Fed Chief Kevin Warsh says he’ll ‘do my job’ if Trump pushes back

Adarsha DhakalJuly 15, 2026July 15, 2026

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee on July 14, 2026, that he would “continue to…

Is your IRS CP53E letter real? Here’s how to check
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Is your IRS CP53E letter real? Here’s how to check

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The Taxpayer Advocate Service confirmed in May 2026 that Notice CP53E is a genuine IRS notice, while warning that fraudulent…

IRS paper check changes delay tax refunds for 830,000 filers
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IRS paper check changes delay tax refunds for 830,000 filers

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House Ways and Means Committee Democrats confirmed in a March 9, 2026 letter that the IRS had issued roughly 530,000…

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