Pending home sales continued to ascend in June, marking two consecutive months of growth, according to the National Association of Realtors. Each of the four major regions recorded a rise in contract activity, with the West experiencing the highest surge. [...]
The IRS, state tax agencies and the nation’s tax industry reminds all “professional tax preparers” that federal law requires them to create a written information security plan to protect their clients’ data. The reminder came as the IRS and its [...]
Are you someone who mixes business with travel also known as the trendy Bleisure or Business Travel? Apparently, there are a lot of you out there According to CheapOair, the online travel agency and a provider of affordable flights, has [...]
Existing-home sales weakened in June, as total sales saw a small decline after a previous month of gains, according to the National Association of Realtors. While two of the four major U.S. regions recorded minor sales jumps, the other two [...]
Using a new “Taxes-Security-Together” Checklist, the Internal Revenue Service and the Security Summit partners urged tax professionals to review critical security steps to ensure they are fully protecting their computers and email, as well as safeguarding sensitive taxpayer data. The [...]
Fifty years after highly trained NASA astronauts set foot on the moon, Space for Humanity invites anyone interested in space to apply to go to space with all expenses covered by the nonprofit. Each crew member, however, must lead a long-term [...]
As trade doubt drags on growth, strong consumer demand backstops slowing economy, the Fannie Mae Economic and Strategic Research (ESR) Group predicts full-year 2019 and 2020 real GDP growth to slow to 2.1 percent and 1.6 percent despite expectations the [...]
Buying your first home? Working a summer retail ob? Volunteering at the local YMCA? Activities that are common in the summer often qualify for tax credits or deductions. And, while summertime and part-time workers may not earn enough to owe [...]
Summertime and being out on the water with friends and family enjoying boating seem to go hand-in-hand. But regardless of how long you've been hitting the waves it's helpful to brush up on some safety best practices to help avoid [...]
Generation Z, 18- to 24-year-olds who are entering the age bracket for first-time homebuying, is the first generation in American history with a preference for buying homes in culturally diverse neighborhoods, according to a recent Homes.com survey. Polling more than 1,000 young adults in the [...]