SOLANA ECOSYSTEM — In a major step toward unifying digital media and decentralized finance (DeFi), media outlet Decrypt has officially launched Decrypt Money Accounts on Solana. The new feature gives readers a single, self-custodial balance that seamlessly operates across the entire suite of Decrypt products. Designed to serve as the foundational financial infrastructure underpinning The…
For millions of Americans outside the traditional corporate structure—including gig economy workers, freelance consultants, small-business owners, and those relying on high-deductible health plans (HDHPs)—securing affordable, reliable healthcare coverage often feels like an insurmountable challenge. When navigating the complex landscape of out-of-pocket medical expenses, one of the most powerful and underutilized financial instruments available is the…
Navigating the American healthcare system without employer-sponsored health insurance can feel like an insurmountable challenge. Millions of self-employed individuals, gig economy workers, freelance creators, and small-business entrepreneurs must chart their own course through the complex medical market. For these independent workers—as well as anyone enrolled in a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) that requires thousands of…
By Daniel Bunn, President and CEO of the Tax Foundation Main Facts Passed in the wake of sweeping legislative battles during President Trump’s second term, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) stands indisputably as the most consequential piece of economic policy of the current administration. Within its massive framework, which overhauled large swaths of…
By Barry Coleman, NFCC June 14, 2026 Finding a debt in collections is a distressing milestone in any consumer’s financial journey. It is often accompanied by aggressive collection calls, mounting anxiety, and the jarring realization that your credit score—a metric often tied to your ability to rent an apartment, secure a car loan, or even…
In a striking demonstration of the evolving vulnerabilities inherent in automated customer service, the Instagram accounts belonging to the Obama White House and the Chief Master Sergeant of the U.S. Space Force were compromised over the weekend. The breach was not the result of a sophisticated software exploit or a brute-force attack on Meta’s backend…
By Barry Coleman, NFCC Published: June 14, 2026 (Updated from August 2017) Few financial events are as anxiety-inducing as receiving a notice that a debt has been moved to collections. The sudden influx of aggressive phone calls, the looming threat of legal action, and the realization that your credit score—the gatekeeper to your financial future—is…
In the complex landscape of modern business, the Chart of Accounts (CoA) serves as the foundational architecture for every financial decision. Far from being a mere list of numbers, a well-structured CoA is the backbone of your accounting system, acting as a navigational map that guides business owners through the nuances of their company’s fiscal…
In the modern business landscape, cash flow is the lifeblood of operations. While sales figures often capture the spotlight, the true measure of a company’s vitality lies in its ability to convert those sales into liquid capital. Effective management of accounts receivable (AR) is not merely a back-office accounting task; it is a strategic imperative…
As the cost of medical care continues to outpace both wage growth and general inflation, American families are facing an unprecedented squeeze on their household budgets. In 2021, the Kaiser Family Foundation reported that the average annual premium for employer-sponsored family health coverage reached a staggering $22,221. For those without employer-subsidized plans, these figures are…
