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IRS refund freeze

Financial News

How to avoid an IRS refund freeze over direct deposit errors

You file early, start planning how to use your refund – and then the “Where’s My Refund?” tool suddenly shows a delay. The problem often isn’t an error on your return. Instead, a small issue with your bank details can trigger an IRS refund freeze that ties up your money for weeks. With tighter automated security in place, the IRS and banks scrutinize every direct deposit. Anything that looks off can stop a payment in its tracks. Knowing what sets […]

todayFebruary 11, 2026 1

bitcoin blockchain business

Business News

Is blockchain technology the future of business?

The blockchain is set to become the future of business. It’s now extending far beyond its initial role in cryptocurrency transactions as well. When you look at blockchain technology as a whole, it’s clear to see that it is going to meet the needs of numerous industries while meeting growing demands for transparency, accountability, and even data-driven decision-making. The role of block explorers Even though the blockchain is set to change the future of business as we know it, one […]

todayMay 4, 2025

corn

Business News

U.S.-Mexico GM corn dispute to be resolved in 2024

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. and Mexico trade dispute over the Latin American country’s plans to restrict imports of genetically modified corn is expected to be resolved this year. Chief agricultural negotiator Doug McKalip, with the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), told attendees of the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture’s Winter Policy Conference Feb. 7 that the panel is in place and arguments have been scheduled for later in 2024 in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade […]

todayFebruary 14, 2024

First Bank PBT

Business & Lifestyle

First Bank to merge with PBT

PANA/ARCOLA --  John Gardner, President and CEO of Peoples Bank and Trust (PBT or Peoples), headquartered in Pana and Dale Boyer, President and CEO of First Bank, headquartered in Arcola, are pleased to announce an agreement to merge First Bank with Peoples Bank and Trust. The bank resulting from the merger will be Peoples Bank and Trust. The agreement is subject to regulatory approval and is expected to close in late spring or early summer.  "I’m excited to bring Peoples […]

todayJanuary 9, 2024

financial retirement

Financial News

Navigate a financially comfortable retirement

One common question that’s being asked today, specifically to the Millennial and Gen Z crowd, is, “Why aren’t you saving for retirement?” Depending on your financial situation and your experience, you might understand why some are, and the same goes for why some aren’t. Not everyone can put back a huge chunk of money for the future. Others have the belief that why bother since they’ll be too old or too sick to do fun and wild adventures during retirement.  Honestly, […]

todayDecember 26, 2023

money finance investing

Business News

Money investment issues you aren’t told about

Wherever money is involved, it could be argued that issues will develop over time. And none more so than modern investment and the many sectors that it touches. Economic woes notwithstanding, there are more issues at the heart of the investment sector, some of which are rather dangerous. These include, but are not limited to, harm to developing nations and poor cybersecurity. Charities, non-governmental organizations, and private firms alike are pouring money into development projects all over the world. Yet […]

todayOctober 16, 2023

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