Union Home Mortgage Acquires AmeriTrust Mortgage, Significantly Expanding Non-Qualified Mortgage Presence Amidst Industry Consolidation

Union Home Mortgage Corp. (UHM) has successfully completed the acquisition of AmeriTrust Mortgage Corp. in an asset deal finalized within an accelerated 45-day timeframe. This strategic move significantly bolsters UHM’s…

Navigating Mileage Reimbursement: Understanding the Latest 2026 IRS Rates and Their Implications for Businesses

Business owners frequently face the operational reality of needing employees to use personal vehicles for company-related tasks, from delivering critical documents and picking up supplies to attending client meetings or…

North American Trade at a Crossroads: USMCA’s Crucial 2026 Review Looms Amidst Calls for Stability and Renegotiation Threats

As the United States, Mexico, and Canada approach the first formal review deadline for the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) this July, policymakers face a straightforward choice that could define the economic…

June Housing Starts Show Mixed Signals: Multifamily Surges While Future Supply Indicators Soften

Residential construction activity experienced a notable surge in June, driven almost entirely by a substantial increase in multifamily housing projects. However, this positive headline obscures a more nuanced reality for…

U.S. Direct Investment Positions Show Robust Growth in 2024, Driven by European Markets and Manufacturing Sector

The cumulative level of U.S. direct investment abroad, a key indicator of American economic engagement internationally, experienced a significant surge in 2024, reaching a total of $6.83 trillion. This represents…

The Enduring Legacy of Alcohol Taxation: How America’s 250th Anniversary Highlights a Centuries-Old Fiscal Tradition

As Chicago and the nation commemorate the significant milestone of America’s 250th anniversary, marked by the quintessential celebrations of fireworks, barbecues, and cold beer, many revelers might be surprised to…

Homeowner Alleges Years of Unfair Mortgage Servicing Practices by Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Leading to Foreclosure Threat and Financial Ruin

A New Jersey homeowner, Autumn M. Urling, has initiated legal proceedings against Newrez LLC, operating as Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, asserting that the company’s prolonged pattern of alleged unfair mortgage servicing…

The Generational Mandate for Reparations How Gen Z and Millennials are Reshaping the Movement for Structural Repair in America

As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary in 2026, a significant demographic shift is occurring within the national discourse on racial justice and economic equity. Led by intergenerational organizers…

Stripe and TaxJar Solidify Unified Tax Infrastructure to Streamline Global Compliance for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses

The landscape of digital commerce has undergone a radical transformation over the last decade, shifting from a localized endeavor to a borderless marketplace where small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) can…

Worldwide Employment by U.S. Multinational Enterprises Decreased 0.4 Percent to 43.9 Million Workers in 2023

Washington D.C. – U.S. multinational enterprises (MNEs) experienced a slight contraction in their global workforce during 2023, with worldwide employment falling by 0.4 percent to 43.9 million workers, according to…