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October 15 tax extension deadline: the final filing checklist
October 15 is the ordinary extended federal filing deadline. Check disaster relief separately and keep proof that the return was accepted.
October 15, 2026 · 2 min read
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Americans plan $13.5 billion in Halloween spending, with reuse still in the mix
NRF’s forecast combines a large holiday budget with shoppers looking for reusable costumes and decorations. It measures plans, not the final amount spent.
September 22, 2026 · 2 min read
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Fed raises target range to 3.75 to 4 percent; consumer contracts set their own adjustment dates
The September 16 decision set a federal funds target range of 3.75 to 4 percent. The statement and implementation note explain exactly which rates changed.
September 16, 2026 · 2 min read
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Census reports $87,460 median household income for 2025 and a lower official poverty rate
September 15 brought the annual 2025 income and poverty figures. The two poverty rates answer different questions about household resources.
September 15, 2026 · 2 min read
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Google makes Meridian GeoX generally available alongside new ad-measurement tools
September 10 brought measurement tools with different jobs. Counting additional conversions and testing whether advertising caused sales answer different questions.
September 10, 2026 · 2 min read
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Apple’s EU app terms replace install fees with a 5 percent outside-store commission
The new European terms replaced a per-install fee with a transaction commission. Developers still had to distinguish distribution, payment processing, and customer support.
August 18, 2026 · 2 min read
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Google's new Austin tower included a room nonprofits could book
Google announced the opening of its Sail Tower office in downtown Austin on August 3.
August 3, 2026 · 2 min read