By Tax Policy Desk Analysis Published in collaboration with policy research updates Main Facts The landscape of state-level digital taxation is facing an existential crisis following a landmark court ruling in Maryland that struck down the nation’s first digital advertising tax. While Utah, Maryland, and Illinois share little in common regarding their geographic locations, political…
By PYMNTS | June 19, 2026 In a major consolidation move that signals a significant restructuring within the financial technology sector, private capital asset manager Pollen Street announced on Friday, June 19, 2026, that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Universal Banking (UB) business from Finastra. The transaction, which will see…
In the early 2000s, Matt—a young investor who would later be known as the "Lumberjack Landlord"—suffered a financial blow that would have sidelined most people for a decade. Following the collapse of the dot-com bubble, he watched his entire life savings, a meticulously accumulated $27,000, evaporate as the stocks he held turned to dust. Faced…
By Banking Dive Staff | September 30, 2026 In a landmark decision that promises to reshape the regulatory landscape for the nation’s largest financial institutions, the Federal Reserve Board on Wednesday finalized a comprehensive package of rules designed to modernize the bank stress-testing process. The move marks a definitive pivot toward greater transparency and reduced…
In an escalating confrontation between federal oversight proponents and the booming fintech sector, two prominent U.S. senators have formally called on the nonbank lender OppFi to immediately withdraw its application to acquire Arizona-based BNCCORP and its subsidiary, BNC National Bank. The intervention by Sens. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) marks a significant…
By the Workplace Strategy Editorial Desk Annual performance reviews have long been a fixture of the corporate calendar, frequently eliciting a mix of dread, anxiety, and bureaucratic exhaustion from managers and employees alike. Too often reduced to a perfunctory checklist or a retrospective listing of past grievances, the traditional appraisal risks missing its true purpose:…
For millions of Americans—particularly the self-employed, freelancers, and investors—the U.S. tax system operates on a "pay-as-you-go" basis. While traditional W-2 employees have taxes automatically withheld from every paycheck, those with non-wage income must take a more proactive approach. IRS Form 1040-ES, Estimated Tax for Individuals, is the essential instrument for managing these obligations. Failure to…
ATLANTA — In an aggressive move to capture an increasingly lucrative share of the transcontinental and international luxury travel market, Delta Air Lines is rolling out a comprehensive enhancement program for Delta One, its flagship lie-flat business class cabin. Set to debut on select transoceanic routes departing Los Angeles as early as November 2026, the…
This article is presented in partnership with Connect Invest. Every real estate investor knows the frustration of the "deal cycle." You spend weeks vetting properties, running numbers, and navigating the treacherous waters of inspections and financing. Then, just as you reach the finish line, the rug is pulled out. The inspection report uncovers a deal-killing…
Author: Sarah Brady, NFCC Updated: August 12, 2026 Main Facts: The Current Student Loan Landscape As millions of Americans brace for the resumption or escalation of their monthly student loan obligations, financial stress is reaching a fever pitch across the country. The reality of managing these massive debts while juggling the rising cost of everyday…
