U.S. Economy Shows Resilient Growth in Second Quarter of 2026, Driven by Consumer Spending and Investment

The United States economy demonstrated robust growth in the second quarter of 2026, with real gross domestic product (GDP) expanding at an annual rate of 2.2 percent, according to the…

Fifth Circuit Upholds Ginnie Mae’s Authority to Extinguish Liens on Reverse Mortgage Tail Balances, Impacting Texas Capital Bank and Future Lending

In a significant ruling that could reshape how lenders approach financing in the reverse mortgage sector, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed a lower court’s decision in favor…

Comprehensive Guide to State Sales Tax Compliance Deadlines for November 2026

Businesses operating within the United States are facing a critical compliance window as the November 2026 sales tax filing season approaches. With varying deadlines across dozens of jurisdictions, the complexity…

National Poll Audits Reveal Widespread Barriers to Voting for People with Disabilities as Michigan Program Goes National

During the 2025 election cycle in Michigan, a comprehensive assessment of more than 400 polling locations revealed a stark reality for voters with disabilities: only 10 percent of the sites…

Spain’s Regional Tax Landscape: A Decade of Divergence and Reform

Over the past decade, Spain’s autonomous communities have increasingly leveraged their fiscal powers, resulting in a significantly bifurcated tax landscape by 2026. The 10th edition of the Regional Tax Competitiveness…

Navigating the Future of Banking: Money’s Definitive Guide to the Best Checking Accounts for 2027

Checking accounts remain the foundational pillar of personal finance, serving as the primary conduit for managing daily income and expenditures. As the financial landscape continues its rapid evolution, driven by…

Governor Newsom Endorses Proposition 42, Igniting Fierce Debate Over Wealth Taxation and Democratic Party Divides

California Governor Gavin Newsom has thrown his considerable political weight behind Proposition 42, a ballot initiative poised to act as a decisive countermeasure to Proposition 40, the controversial proposed "billionaire…

Social Security Benefits to See 3.6% Cost-of-Living Adjustment in 2027, Largest Increase in Four Years

Social Security benefits are set to increase by 3.6% in 2027, marking the most significant boost in four years, according to an announcement from the Social Security Administration (SSA) on…

Saluda Grade Invests $20 Million in Zippy to Revolutionize Manufactured Housing Finance

Saluda Grade, a prominent investment firm managing $4.1 billion in assets, has injected $20 million into Zippy, a burgeoning originator and servicer specializing in the financing of manufactured housing. This…

Hollywood, Florida, Navigates State Law to Greenlight 30-Story Workforce Housing Tower, Igniting County Dispute

In a significant assertion of municipal authority, the city of Hollywood, Florida, has successfully pushed forward a contentious 30-story residential tower project slated to include vital workforce housing, effectively sidestepping…