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SECURE Act impact on small business retirement plans
For small business-owning clients, ensuring their employees have access to a retirement plan - without incurring huge costs - is a particular challenge. Fortunately, the SECURE Act, passed in December 2019, created several opportunities to that can help employers establish retirement plans, as well as to expand on thei
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The $131 Billion Cybercrime Problem That’s Draining Small Businesses
New survey data shows nearly two-thirds of small companies were victims to online criminals last year.
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Where to Save Cash: You Have Options
Saving money is an important component of a strong financial plan. Putting money away makes it easier to prepare for emergency expenses and achieve
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Your Credit Report Might Interfere With Your Job Search. Here's What You Need to Know
These days, your credit history is almost as important for your personal finances as your bank accounts. That's because it can impact everything from your ability to get a loan to your ability to get a job. Yes, that's right: Your credit can impact your job search. One of the more pervasive myths when it comes to job h
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Financial Health Checklist for Small Business Owners
At this point, many people are downright consumed with holiday shopping. And if you have a giant list of gifts to tackle, you may be resigning yourself to closing out the season with a pile of credit card debt.
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Three Ways Business Owners Can Evaluate Financial Risk
Financial risk can come in many forms. It could be an outside party that gains access to your bank account or a lawsuit that could bankrupt your
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5 Ways To Get More Cash Flowing Into Your Business
Struggling to get customers to pay you? You’re not alone. A majority of small businesses around the world (61%) say they have problems with cash flow, and 32% can’t pay back vendors, make payments on loans, or pay themselves or make payroll because of cash-flow issues, according to “The State of Small Business Cash Flo
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Covid-19 Pandemic Fraud
We are living in unusual times. And when normal processes change, it opens the door for bad actors to get involved. One simple example: Many offices are now empty, so we are seeing a rise in mail theft. Fraudsters are stealing unmonitored business mailboxes, going through the material, and using it to gather sensitive
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Dealing with Dementia in the Family
Dealing with Dementia in the Family DRAFTAuthors: Jim RingerSource: First Midwest BankSubject: First Midwest DRAFT Rev1Title 1: Dealing With Dementia in the FamilyTitle 2: TK Things to Remember When Dealing With a Dementia Diagnosis in the FamilyTitle 3: How to Handle an Estate Plan for a Family Member With DementiaTit
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Keeping Your Retirement Savings On Track Amid The Great Resignation
In May 2021, psychologist Anthony Klotz coined the phrase “The Great Resignation” to describe the record amounts of workers quitting their jobs after