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The dreaded tax season is upon us again, and while tax regulations are an annual headache, securing your refund quickly doesn’t have to be. Every year, millions of Americans ask the same question: “Where's my refund?” Tax season 2026 will present new challenges and opportunities, so understanding the process and…
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When it comes to financial planning, few things are as eagerly awaited as a tax refund deposit hitting your account. You might be scrambling to pay off bills. Perhaps you are channeling funds into savings. You could also be simply treating yourself for a job well done. The timing of…
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The TACO trade was in full effect this week. For those unfamiliar, the acronym stands for "Trump Always Chickens Out." It suggests that the president frequently backtracks on his positions whenever the stock market reacts negatively to his rhetoric. Essentially, the strategy for traders or those in the know is…
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The use of the presidential pardon is becoming absurd. It seems that every other day, we hear about another wealthy Bitcoin entrepreneur, political operative, or well-connected individual receiving clemency from the Trump administration. A recent case in point is the pardon of former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez Garced and…
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This classic investor paradox is what I find myself pondering these days. I am keenly aware of the medium-to-long-term negative impacts geopolitical risks can have, but it is also hard to ignore the inexorable rise of the market—and one certainly doesn’t want to miss out. Like many investors, I am…
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Getting a tax break often feels like finding money in an old coat pocket. This year, the IRS has handed out four brand-new "pockets" thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). To claim these benefits, you will need to get familiar with a new form: Schedule 1-A. Whether…
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The IRS has confirmed it will start processing 2025 tax filings and refunds from January 26th, 2026. Key dates to be aware of are shown in the table below. See this detailed article for more information and expected refund processing schedule. Although the IRS will not start accepting and processing tax returns until late January, people…
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The military pay raise for 2026 is confirmed at 3.8%, aligning with the Employment Cost Index (ECI) and was included in the $900 billion 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). This raise will be applied to all pay grades as shown in the tables below The 2026 VA disability rates…
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