Sarah Smith

As the NCAA works toward finalizing dates for the college football transfer portal, NIL collectives are bracing for another intense winter of spending. But this time, the landscape looks even more uncertain. Reports indicate that several third-party collectives have begun sidestepping the NIL Go clearinghouse, raising serious questions about enforcement and oversight. The NIL Go […]

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) for the 2026–27 school year opens on October 1, marking an important milestone for students and families planning for college financial aid. If you submitted your application during the recent beta testing window, you’re all set and there’s no need to resubmit once the form officially launches.

When the federal government shuts down, many taxpayers wonder how it impacts their tax obligations and filing deadlines. The good news? Your tax responsibilities remain unchanged, and there are important protections in place to ensure you’re treated fairly. Tax Deadlines Don’t Stop for Shutdowns One of the most important things to understand is that tax

October is the most underrated month for tax planning. Most business owners wait until December (or worse, March) to think about taxes. By then, your options are limited. But in October? You still have time to implement strategic tax planning moves that could legitimately save you thousands when April rolls around. Here’s your October tax

Starting in 2026, the tax rules for business meals are about to change in a big way. Under the new One Big Beautiful Bill, the long-standing deduction for business meals will largely disappear. What’s Changing? Until the end of 2025, business meals (like a lunch meeting with a client or meals provided at the office for

For decades, millions of Americans have relied on paper checks from the federal government for everything from tax refunds to Social Security benefits. But all of that is about to change. In a significant shift toward modernization, the IRS and other federal agencies are eliminating paper checks entirely by September 30, 2025. If you’re one