How Federal Reserve Rate Hikes Affect Savings, Bills, and Borrowing Costs
The Federal Reserve held its benchmark federal funds rate at 3.50 to 3.75 percent at…
Author: Adarsha Dhakal
Which States Tax Social Security Benefits?: Rules, Thresholds, and 2026 Guide
As of the 2026 tax year, eight states tax at least a portion of Social…
Social Security Funding Shortfall Explained: 22% Benefit Cut Risk, Trust Fund, and Congressional Action
The Social Security Board of Trustees released its 2026 annual report on June 9, confirming…
Federal Reserve Payment Account Proposal Explained: Nonbank Access, Fedwire, and FedNow Rules
The public comment period on the Federal Reserve’s Payment Account proposal closed July 27, 2026,…
Trump Dollar Coin and the 1866 Currency Law: Treasury Interpretation and Legal Framework
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that U.S. Mint production of the commemorative dollar coin…
Federal Reserve PCE Methodology Change Explained: Inflation Measurement and Policy Impact
The Bureau of Economic Analysis has confirmed that revised Personal Consumption Expenditures price data, reflecting…
Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair: Policy Independence, Political Pressure, and Market Response
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told the House Financial Services Committee on July 14, 2026,…
IRS CP53E Notice: How to Verify Legitimacy, Scam Warnings, and What to Do
The Taxpayer Advocate Service confirmed in May 2026 that Notice CP53E is a genuine IRS…
IRS Paper Check Phase-Out 2026: Delays, Impact on 830,000 Filers, and Alternative Payment Options
House Ways and Means Committee Democrats confirmed in a March 9, 2026 letter that the…
Social Security Maximum Benefit 2026: Who Qualifies for $5,181 and How Payments Are Calculated
The Social Security Administration confirms that a worker who delays claiming until age 70 in…