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Four Ways the SECURE Act Impacts Your Retirement Planning Now
Retirement and wealth planning have become more dynamic in recent years as Congress amends the rules on a regular basis. In the past couple of years, two significant tax code changes, each with major impacts on families strategic financial planning, were signed into law. The most recent change, the SECURE Act, was pass
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Why Supporting Your Employees Side Business Is Highly Beneficial To You
Peggy_Marco / PixabaySome business owners want to extract every single waking hour from their employees. They feel that if an employee has a side business it is taking away from their 9-5. But that couldn’t be further from the truth. By supporting your employees’ side businesses you gain tons of benefits. Reduces Train
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Forget Debt-Free Living: Here's When Having Debt Is a Smart Move
Lots of finance experts are firmly on the "Debit is evil!" bandwagon -- and with good reason in some cases. There are countless tales of woe from folks who struggle to pay off large or growing debt. But some of those advisors may be a bit shortsighted on the topic of debt. Luckily, for every anti-debt extremist, there'
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In the COVID-19 Economy, Employers Should Be Prepared for Increased 401(k) Hardship Distributions
Article By Patricia A. Moran Mintz Employee Benefits Alert 401(k) plans must, by law, limit the circumstances under which plan money can be withdrawn by active employees. However, 401(k) plans can (and most do) allow in-service withdrawals in the event of an employee’s financial hardship. The COVID-19 pandemic is guara
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Homeownership 101: Who you’ll work with to buy a
Homeownership 101: Who you’ll work with to buy a home Finding and buying a home is a complex process, and first-time homebuyers may be surprised by
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How Employers Can Help Employees Through the Retirement Crisis
A retirement crisis is looming for millennials and Gen Xers now that they are taking the baby boomer’s place at the heart of the U. S. economy. A diminishing social security budget combined with a longer life expectancy for younger generations is leading some politicians to call for the full retirement age to increase
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Surprise: Your Small Business Probably Needs Auto Insurance
Today's story will be of special interest to business owners where their own car or an employee's vehicle might be used for business purposes. With this in mind, how would you answer this true/false question? SEE ALSO: Beware of These Often-Overlooked Insurance Gaps "As long as our personal vehicles are only used occas
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Life Insurance vs. Emergency Fund: Why You Probably Need Both
Understanding when an emergency fund and a life insurance policy come into play — and how to potentially afford both — will help you prepare for the future. Here's how
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4 Tips for Planning for Financial Emergencies
You never know when something might happen or how much it will cost. Here are some tips to help you prepare financially for the unexpected
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The 4 Biggest Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid in 2024
People often have strong opinions for or against credit cards. Your experience largely depends on how you use them.