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Small Business Owners Ask: Am I Paying My Employees The Right Salary?
By Rieva Lesonsky Survey after survey of small business owners indicates that attracting and keeping employees is one of the biggest challenges today. And with the unemployment rate still low, that problem is not likely to go away soon. A few months ago we noted that, according to a survey from Kelton Global, commissio
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4 Things to Know: An Expert’s Guide to Preparing for Homeownership
These days, it’s hard to keep up on interest rate news. That often means it can be tough to tell how a fluctuating market could play into your bigger plans, like buying a home.
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How To Lower Your Debt-To-Income Ratio: 6 Actionable Strategies
This article tackles the basics of DTI, what lenders look for, and strategies to reduce it, whether you’re trying to qualify for a loan now or in the future.
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3 Customer Retention Strategies to Avoid Like the Plague
Not all customer retention strategies are equally effective. Here are a few to avoid when building your customer base
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Emerging Trends in Treasury Management
Emerging Trends in Treasury Management By Tim Hadley, Senior Vice President & Director of Treasury Management Products What We’re Seeing
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Financial Advice I Would Give My Younger Self – Planning for Education Funding
At the end of most lectures I give, the moderator usually asks, "What else should our audience know?"
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Immediate vs. Deferred Annuities: What’s the difference?
Despite not being as well-known as some other retirement tools, annuities account for 6% of all assets earmarked for retirement. Despite not being as well-known as some other retirement tools, annuities account
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How Advisors Keep Families From Feuding In Estate Planning Meetings
In popular culture, scheming family members often vie to inherit money from a rich relative. Tempers flare, fights break out and aggrieved plotters stew in anger. That level of drama rarely plays itself out in reality. Instead, advisors seek to bring families together to discuss estate planning in a calm, respectful ma
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Three Key Financial Management Strategies to Prioritize for Your Business
Keeping your business’ finances on solid ground requires more than just maximizing sales and minimizing expenses. There’s a whole lot that goes on
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How To Handle Your Small Business Finances The Right Way
When you are running a small business, the state of your finances should always be a critical concern. It's important that you think about how much money you are spending on your business model, particularly in comparison directly with your revenue stream. If you end up in a financially dire situation with your small b