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How a 'Near Zero' Interest Rate Affects Your Money
The Federal Reserve announced on Sunday that it would cut interest rates to near zero, with the benchmark for consumer interest rates to drop to between 0% and 0.25%.
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7 Surprising Money ‘Rules’ Most People Don’t Know (But Should)
There's more to money management than setting a budget. Here are seven lesser-known tips to help you save money and spend smart.
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Want To Leave Your Kids An Inheritance? They May Only Have 10 Years To Take It.
The Secure Act, which was signed into law in December 2019, brings about several major changes to the retirement system. One such shift marks the end of so-called “stretch IRAs” for non-spouse beneficiaries who inherit a retirement account after 2019. Although there are a couple of exceptions, starting in 2020, most ad
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Common Pitfalls When Finding a New Hire
Every hiring experience should be a learning experience. Finding a new hire can be one of the most difficult things to do for a small-business owner,
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A Commitment to Community Financial Education
Finding the right lender and making a connection can make the difference in buying a home or making a large purchase. Free financial education from
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A cybersecurity program for small businesses
A quick internet search provides article after article detailing the rising risk of cyber-attacks against small businesses. The titles for these articles read like a warning and a nightmare for small businesses: " Cyber attacks on small businesses on the rise. " Warning: A wave of new viruses is targeting small busines
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A Limitless Helping Hand: Keeping Families Covered
Meet Ann Marie Mathis, the selfless and inspiring business owner of Keeping Families Covered, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing diapers and other basic needs to underprivileged families. As a mother of seven, Ann Marie founded Keeping Families Covered because she saw tremendous need among many families w
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ESOPs as a Flexible Ownership Transition Tool
ESOPs as a Flexible Ownership Transition ToolWhen it comes to succession planning, business owners have multiple options, each carrying different benefits and implications. How do you decide the best path for you and your business? Start by asking yourself what personal and business objectives you want to achieve throu
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Estate Planning During A Bear Market
A businesswoman looks over her shoulder as she runs away from a descending stock chart and an ominous shadow of a bear that is cast on the wall above
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How To Choose A Tax Professional
Couple preparing an income tax return.gettyYour tax return may be so simple you don’t need professional help—until the year that it isn’t. Tax year 2020 is that year for many taxpayers. Covid-related tax relief, work from home considerations, and taxable unemployment are all adding complexity to what used to be the mos