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1. Don't Assume the Default 401(k) Contribution Is Enough
   Photo: Amy Hirschi (Unsplash) When you opened up your 401(k), you were probably presented with a few default options. Maybe your workplace automatically put 3% of your paycheck towards 401(k) contributions, for example. Maybe you were told that the company would match your contributions up to 5%, so you elected to cont
2. A comprehensive guide to small business insurance: Here’s how to safeguard your company
   Starting your own business requires a significant investment of both time and money. Millions of people continue to step up to the challenge with 33
3. Should I Make A S-Corporation Election?
   S-Corp ElectionRido81The first tax deadline for S-Corporations and Partnerships is next week, and I’m fielding a lot of questions around the S-Corporation election. Many small business owners think or have been told that the S-Corp election is the way to reduce taxes for your business, because it gives you the ability
4. What is a pre-authorization hold on my debit card?

   When you pay with your debit card, you may have a “pre-authorization hold” added to your account before the actual charge goes through. Businesses do this to make sure you have the funds available to cover the purchase, especially when the total amount is unknown at the time you use your card.

   For example, when you swipe your card before pumping gas, a pre-authorization hold is put on your account for an amount that’s probably going to be higher than what you’ll actually spend. When you reserve a hotel room, a hold is placed on the account for the cost of the room, plus a little more in case you have additional services during your stay. When you pay for your meal at a restaurant, a hold may be placed for the cost of the meal plus extra for the possible tip. Once the actual amount is known, that number becomes the charge. And once the charge clears your account (typically during the bank’s evening processing), the pre-authorization hold is released.

   Pre-authorization holds often can be considerably higher than what you will actually pay, and may stay on your account for a while (days, in some situations) so be sure you are prepared for this amount to be “on hold” in your account in the interim. Remember, you won’t have access to the excess funds until after the actual charge clears and the pre-authorization is released.

   Example: Joe visits a gas station and swipes his debit card before pumping his gas. The business doesn’t know how much gas Joe will pump, but it assumes the charge will be $50 or under. They place a pre-authorization hold on Joe’s card for $50 to ensure the funds are available. Joe pumps $20 worth of gas. That means there now is an extra $30 on hold in Joe’s account, and he will not have access to that money until the $20 charge clears and the $50 pre-authorization hold is released.

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5. 3 Tips for Investing in Your 50s
   The years in your 50s are pivotal ages on the road to retirement. At this stage of life, you may be making plans for how you'll spend your senior years and when you'll close out your career. You might also be grappling with college tuition payments for your children or other expenses that eat up a lot of your income. T
6. How To Qualify For Paid Sick Leave If Schools Close
   Yes, you may be able to get unemployment benefits and paid sick leave if schools close. Here’s what you need to know. Paid Sick LeaveHow will you manage working and taking care of your child in the Covid-19 era? Many parents will face this dilemma, as some schools will be remote-only or a hybrid model, which includes b
7. PPP is gone, but government help for small businesses isn't
   The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program provided small-business owners with just under $800 billion in COVID-19 relief, according to the
8. Life Insurance: What Business Owners Should Know
   It's important to insure yourself as well as your company It is said that a quality life insurance policy provides "certainty in an uncertain world."
9. When Is It OK to Tap Your Retirement Savings?
   You spend your working years saving what you can for retirement, knowing you'll one day take the money out. But things don't always go according to
10. The Economy Is Going Well Now, But Questions About The Longer Run Remain
    As the economy roars back from the pandemic’s lockdowns and quarantines, its near-term prospects look marvelously bright in just about every sector – employment and retail, capital spending and housing.