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Worried Mortgage Rates Will Stay High Forever? Here's How to Buy a Home in Spite of Them
It's hardly a secret that mortgages have been expensive to sign since the start of the year.
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Lump Sum or Not: What’s the Best Way to Invest Your Year-End Bonus?
Many corporate executives recently received their 2020 performance bonus. Others, especially at many large companies, will get them over the coming weeks. While the downturn in last year’s economy may have cut into these annual awards for some, others will receive tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands of dollars. So, whe
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The 3 Underrated Financial Benefits of Stay-at-Home Parenting
The decision to become a stay-at-home parent isn't an easy one.
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Why Outsourcing IT and Cybersecurity is the Smart Choice for FQHCs
Cyber criminals are increasingly going after healthcare organizations. That's bad news for FQHCs, which offer healthcare to underserved communities. Here are a few reasons why outsourcing IT needs could help protect FQHCs from attempted breaches
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4 Smart Steps To Take Before Buying Your First Home
Becoming a homeowner can be a daunting process for anyone, especially young adults or anyone without experience making such big purchases. Rushing
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Six Myths Surrounding The 2021 Employee Retention Tax Credit
Businesses around the country have been slow to evaluate, or quick to assume they are ineligible for, the 2021 Employee Retention Credit (“ERC”). The result: a significant amount of cash is still being paid to the Federal government when it could remain with companies that need it. In 2021 the maximum amount of ERC is
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6 Financial Tips For Surviving COVID-19
As of April 23, 2020, NBC News reports 26 million Americans have already lost their jobs due to the pandemic. Despite this economic crisis, Dr. Anthony Fauci stressed that it is far too early to let up on social distancing. For many Americans, this means a broken budget. To prevent this short-term crisis from turning i
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6 tips for building a strong social media community that small businesses can use to drive sales
Social media marketing is an important part of building a customer base and generating sales, but for some small businesses, it can feel daunting to stand out in an overcrowded space. At Mastercard's first Small Business Summit, one panel of women with a variety of experience in content creation and marketing discussed
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COVID-19 Has Proved That All Businesses Need a Backup Plan. Here's How to Put Yours in Place
It's estimated that more than 100,000 small businesses have permanently closed their doors in the wake of COVID-19, and many more have no doubt come close. Thankfully, there's been some relief for small businesses during the ongoing crisis and recession. Paycheck Protection Program loans, for example, have been instrum
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No one is immune to a financial disaster, but everyone can be smart about what comes next
Financial planning isn't about making perfect decisions with your money. Mistakes are bound to happen. You might not have control over unexpected crises, but you do have control over your preparedness and your reaction. If you find it difficult to save, try setting up micro-goals to hold yourself accountable every day.