13th-Month Pay for Global Teams: Which Countries Mandate It, How to Prorate It, and Why You Should Accrue It All Year
13th-month pay is mandatory wages in 20+ countries, not a bonus. Accrue one-twelfth monthly or December payroll breaks your budget.
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Washington's WA Cares Fund Overhaul: Rejoin Windows, Portability, and the Self-Employed Deadline That Just Passed
Exempt Washington workers can rejoin WA Cares before July 1, 2028, while the self-employed opt-in closed June 30, 2026 — here is what to do now.
Vail Resorts FY2026: Skier Visits Fell 13.4%, Profit Fell 47%
Vail Resorts' fiscal 2026 skier visits fell 13.4% but revenue only 4.3%, as pass sales cushioned the top line; net income still dropped 47.3% to $147.5M.
US Business Banking Without a US Address: What Non-Resident Founders Can Open Remotely in 2026
Bluevine now onboards foreign-resident US business owners fully remotely — but every foreign-owned LLC still owes Form 5472 or faces a $25,000 penalty.
Chasing Unpaid Invoices Without Hiring a Collector: The 7/15/30-Day Dunning Playbook
A 7/15/30-day dunning cadence with aging reviews, written payment plans, and credit holds recovers overdue balances without paying an agency 15–30 percent.
UNFI FY2026: $31.2B of Sales, $84M of Profit, a 0.27% Net Margin
UNFI swung from a $118M loss to $84M profit on $31.2B of sales, a 0.27% margin; $50M of insurance recoveries and a $37M LIFO benefit won't repeat.
Tucson's New 10% Short-Term Rental Tax: A Host's Bookkeeping Checklist
Tucson taxes short-term rentals at 10% since March 1, 2026 — above the 9% hotel rate. Arizona hosts now owe 16.05% total with state and county layers.
Stuck With a Timeshare You Can't Use? Deed-Backs, Resale Markets, and Donation Exits That Actually Work
Exit a paid-off timeshare four ways: rescind within days, deed it back, resell at market value, or donate with an appraisal. Never pay an upfront exit fee.
THOR Industries FY2026: Sales Flat at $9.6B, Profit Down 31% as RV Margins Narrow
THOR Industries' FY2026 sales were flat at $9.61B, but net income fell 31% to $177.5M as gross margin slid from 14.0% to 12.6%. See the open ledger.
Stitch Fix FY2026: Revenue Up 6.4% on Fewer Clients, Loss Cut to $12.6M
Stitch Fix grew FY2026 revenue 6.4% to $1,348.1M on 1.4% fewer clients and cut its net loss to $12.6M, but FY2027 guidance implies a decline.
The Sewer Backup Endorsement: The $40-to-$160 Add-On That Covers the Flood Neither Your Property Policy nor Flood Insurance Touches
A $40-to-$160 water backup endorsement buys back sewer-drain coverage every standard policy excludes — buy a $25,000 limit for a finished basement.
Self-Hosted Invoicing for Freelancers: What Invoice Ninja, Crater, and InvoicePlane Really Cost to Run
Invoice Ninja self-hosted costs ~$100/year versus $240 for SaaS invoicing — if you pick maintained software. Compare options, upkeep, and when to stay hosted.