Sep 23, 2026 | Featured, Federal Government, Taxes
The days of the quintessential taxman, like the meticulous, trench-coat-wearing auditor Will Ferrell played in Stranger Than Fiction, may be gone. Now, the agent scouring your returns for tax mistakes may be AI. “[The IRS] is using AI to identify targets for who’s...
Sep 16, 2026 | Featured, Federal Government, Finance
The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time since 2023 on Wednesday, reversing course as the Iran war drives up global energy prices and fuels inflation. The Fed raised the federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points, bringing its target...
May 6, 2026 | Featured, Federal Government, Finance
EIDL loans were designed to help small businesses stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic. Most of these loans have a 30-year term with a 3.5% interest rate. With lower interest rates than typical loans, the loans were provided for working capital and other normal...
Nov 5, 2025 | Featured, Federal Government, US Economy
he federal government shutdown has entered its fourth week, with no sign of a deal in sight. As political leaders continue to trade blame, small businesses across the country — including in Virginia — are struggling to stay afloat. Republicans accuse Democrats of...
