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Understanding Inflation Accounting

According to the July 12, 2026, Consumer Price Index Release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the 12-month inflation rate rose by 3.4 percent and the month-over-month measure rose by 0.1 percent in July 2026…

Bond Investment Strategies

Bonds are designed to deliver both capital preservation and income, and are generally considered lower risk than stock investing. The purchase price of a bond is basically a loan to an issuer, such as the federal government…

How to Keep Your Cash When You Make Good Money

You’re doing well, earning a good salary. But somewhere around the latter part of the month, after you’ve paid your obligations and basically lived your life, which isn’t extravagant, you…

How to Account for Bolt-On Acquisitions

With over $4 trillion in merger and acquisition transactions happening in 2025, understanding the necessary accounting considerations is essential to see how tax professionals can navigate…

IRS Raises Mileage Rates Midyear: What You Need to Know

For the first time since 2022, the IRS is changing standard mileage rates in the middle of the tax year. If you track business, medical or moving miles, this matters. Starting July 1, 2026, the numbers go up, and your recordkeeping needs…

Understanding the Exchange Ratio

With more than $57 trillion in mergers and acquisitions, according to the Institute for Mergers, Acquisitions & Alliances, understanding…

Travel Companions: How to Share Expenses

No matter how well you know someone, you usually learn a lot more once you’ve traveled with them. We are all different in this activity, from people who prefer aisle seats over window seats, to Airbnb renters or hotel…

Ready to Set Your Q4 Financial Goals?

Surprising at it may seem, Q4 is at your doorstep, knocking and asking for attention. What’s more, it’s that time of year when everything starts getting busy: kids go back to school, football starts…

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

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