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  1. The Rules of 'Revenge Saving' to Take Control of Your Finances
    After months (or even years) of overspending, emotional shopping or living in financial survival mode, people are fighting back by saving fast and furiously.
  2. These Amazing Facts May Change Your Mind About the Internet of Things
    If you were to judge the Internet of Things (IoT) relative to some of the expectations and figures that have been publicized over the years, it might be fair to categorize the much-hyped "third industrial revolution" as a bit of a letdown thus far.
  3. Three Ways to Start Saving for Your Child’s Future
    A parent’s responsibilities are seemingly never-ending and ever-growing. All parents want to make sure they’re teaching their children everything
  4. Why Are Small Businesses at Increased Risk of Ransomware Attacks?
    The year 2020 will always be remembered for the coronavirus pandemic. It will go down in history for a deadly virus with no geographic boundaries. We have faced the unexpected countless times and somehow managed to deal with it. Like 2019, 2020 has been an interesting year in terms of data breaches and cyber-attacks. T
  5. Would You Pack Your Lunch for $1.2 Million?
    It's easy to eat lunch out. It's convenient. It's a nice break from work, and, boy, is it delicious. And how much does it cost? Not much at all.  "Just a few dollars." Well, that's what marketers want you to think.
  6. 4 Common Tax Planning Mistakes
    What errors do advisors often see—and how can you avoid them? What the Professionals Say About Tax Planning   We talked with two high-ranking
  7. How to Pursue Your Financial Freedom
    Where are you financially? Are you on a path to achieve your life goals? We ask because July 1 is National Financial Freedom Day. It’s a great
  8. Borrowing from your 401(k) plan can be helpful in accessing funds when you need it - here's what to know
    A 401(k) loan allows you to borrow money from your retirement account and repay it within five years, with interest. A 401(k) loan isn't the same as a withdrawal, but there are still specific rules to follow. Any funds borrowed through a 401(k) loan won't grow, so you should borrow funds only as a last resort. Visit In
  9. What to Ask Before Hiring a Financial Advisor
    What You Need to Know Before Hiring a Financial Advisor It's no secret the blogosphere tends to hold financial advisors in contempt. The money blog movement is steeped in DIY gumption that does not lend itself well to seeking outside help. Additionally, even though bloggers won't admit it, at some subconscious level th
  10. 10 Examples Of How COVID-19 Forced Business Transformation
    From small startups to large corporations, no one has been spared the wrath of the coronavirus pandemic. The worldwide crisis has nearly shut down entire industries and forced companies of all sizes to adapt and evolve. The one silver lining could be that organizations are forced to expedite their use of technology to