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Manoj Sharma is a Senior Writer on the banking team at Tax Assistant. He provides information on budgeting, bank accounts, the banking industry, and other related topics. Using original data and methodologies, he helps you identify the best financial institutions, accounts, and products tailored to your needs. Manoj holds a degree in Journalism and Political Science from Syracuse University. All articles are strictly reviewed and fact-checked by our panel of expert Chartered Accountants, including CA Devendra Saini, CA Nikhil Khunteta, and CA Ankit Goyal
HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: Which One Fits Your Project?

HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: Which One Fits Your Project?

September 1, 2026

If you’re not able to move to a new home or refinance to take …

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Weekly Mortgage Rate Survey: Top Lenders Hold Steady with Minor Pricing Shifts

Weekly Mortgage Rate Survey: Top Lenders Hold Steady with Minor Pricing Shifts

September 1, 2026

IMortgage rates remain range-bound with only minor adjustments to loan pricing by leading lenders. …

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Current Mortgage & Refinance Rates Update: 30-Year, 15-Year, and ARM Breakdown

Current Mortgage & Refinance Rates Update: 30-Year, 15-Year, and ARM Breakdown

August 31, 2026

According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, current purchase mortgage rates are higher than refinance …

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HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: Which One Fits Your Financial Goals?

HELOC vs. Home Equity Loan: Which One Fits Your Financial Goals?

August 31, 2026

The difference between the current home equity loan (HEL) rate and the average HELOC …

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When Will Your Social Security Arrive This Month? Here’s the Official Payment Schedule

When Will Your Social Security Arrive This Month? Here’s the Official Payment Schedule

August 31, 2026

Social Security recipients typically receive their payments on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays …

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How to Check Refunds, Pay Taxes, and Access Records Online via IRS.gov

How to Check Refunds, Pay Taxes, and Access Records Online via IRS.gov

August 31, 2026

The Internal Revenue Service today encouraged taxpayers to explore the growing number of IRS.gov …

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IRS Launches Digitally Authenticated Tax Compliance Reports via Online Accounts

IRS Launches Digitally Authenticated Tax Compliance Reports via Online Accounts

August 31, 2026

 The Internal Revenue Service today announced a digitally authenticated Tax Compliance Report available through …

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IRS Outlines Index-Only Investment Rules for New "Trump Accounts"

IRS Outlines Index-Only Investment Rules for New “Trump Accounts”

August 31, 2026

The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service today issued proposed regulations on eligible …

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Mortgage Rate Breakdown: Why Purchase & Refinance Rates Are Up After Last Week

Mortgage Rate Breakdown: Why Purchase & Refinance Rates Are Up After Last Week

August 30, 2026

According to rates from the Zillow lender marketplace, fixed mortgage rates are higher than last week. …

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Updates to questions and answers about the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation

Updates to questions and answers about the new deduction for qualified overtime compensation

August 30, 2026August 30, 2026

These FAQs supersede earlier FAQs that were posted in FS 2026-01 on Jan. 23, …

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