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Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.

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March 2026 CPI jump puts household costs back at the center
FinanceTaxes and Household Policy
The March 2026 CPI report showed a sharp pickup in consumer prices, led by energy and gasoline, with shelter and transportation still adding pressure to everyday budgets.
Rohan MehtaApr 21, 20263 min read
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The IRS has a new tool for taxpayers who need a clearer path out of tax debt
FinanceTaxes and Household Policy
On April 16, 2026 the IRS launched Tax Debt Help, a new online guide meant to show taxpayers and small businesses which payment paths may fit their situation before debt grows harder to manage.
Rohan MehtaApr 20, 20263 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story
The IRS just made the 2026 tip-tax deduction easier to understand
FinanceTaxes and Household Policy
Treasury and the IRS issued final rules on April 10, 2026 that define qualified tips and list eligible occupations, giving tipped workers a clearer path to claim one of the tax season’s most closely watched deductions.
Rohan MehtaApr 20, 20262 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story
Canada extended alcohol excise relief, but that does not guarantee cheaper beer and wine
FinancePersonal finance
Canada extended its two per cent cap on annual alcohol excise-duty increases for another two years starting April 1, 2026. The move should limit one source of future price pressure, but shoppers should not assume it will produce clear price cuts at the store.
Rohan MehtaApr 19, 20263 min read
Money decisions, banking shifts, and the forces behind them.Read story