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01/19/2026

01/19/2026

Today, we honor Martin Luther King Jr.

His leadership reminds us to lead with purpose and act with integrity and respect for all.

01/16/2026

The IRS has announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will begin being phased out on September 30, 2025, as part of a broader transition to electronic payments. According to the agency, paper checks are more than 16 times as likely to be lost, stolen, or delayed compared with direct deposit.

Electronic refunds also provide quicker access to funds, typically within 21 days for those who file electronically with direct deposit, while paper checks may take six weeks or longer to arrive by mail.

Most taxpayers already receive refunds digitally, but additional options—including prepaid debit cards and digital wallets—will be available for those who do not have traditional bank accounts. Further guidance will be issued ahead of the 2026 filing season as the transition continues.

IR-2025-94, Sept. 23, 2025 — The Internal Revenue Service, working with the U.S. Department of the Treasury, today announced that paper tax refund checks for individual taxpayers will be phased out beginning on Sept. 30, 2025, as required by Executive Order 14247, to the extent permitted by law.

01/09/2026

A new AI-powered app called OOFSkate is providing elite figure skaters and coaches with detailed, real-time feedback on jump height, rotation speed, airtime, and landing quality — all using a tablet or smartphone camera. The system analyzes key technical elements without the need for sensors or wearables.

Developed by two computer scientists with backgrounds in sports technology, the tool is being tested by U.S. Figure Skating and has been utilized to support athletes at the Grand Prix level. It allows skaters to compare their jump metrics against past performances or benchmark data from other athletes.

While its long-term role in official judging remains uncertain, coaches and commentators are already exploring how AI-driven analysis may enhance training, consistency, and understanding of the sport’s most technical elements.

A new app designed by a pair of computer scientists aims to revolutionize the way figure skating is judged

12/27/2025

Q: The detective assembled the three suspects (April, Jason, and George) and told them that the murder victim left only one clue: torn-out calendar pages of July through November arranged in sequence. The detective arrested one of the suspects. Who, and why?

A: Jason was arrested. The first letters in the months spelled out his name: July, August, September, October, November

12/20/2025

Q: Ten travelers had to cross a river. There was no bridge, and none could swim. They saw a docked rowboat with two children in it, large enough to hold only two children or one traveler at a time. How did the travelers cross the river in the boat?

A: First, the two children crossed the river in the boat. One child got out of the boat after they had crossed; the other child rowed the boat back. One child then rowed across the river alone. He got out, and the remaining child across the river rowed the boat back. Both children then crossed the river in the boat again, and the entire process was repeated until everyone had crossed.

12/19/2025

Independence without isolation.

At 1847Financial, you get the freedom to run your business your way, with the backing of a community that’s invested in your success.

12/17/2025

Fantastic day on the course with this winning team. If you are looking to take your business to the next level in 2026, let us show you how 1847 Financial can help you achieve your goals.

12/14/2025