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9 ways to withdraw money early from your IRA - without paying a penalty
The IRS allows penalty-free early withdrawals from traditional IRAs in certain circumstances, called hardship provisions. Hardship provisions spare you the 10% penalty, but not taxes, on the withdrawn sum. IRA early withdrawals that can be penalty-free include expenses for healthcare, college, childbirth, and a first h
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CFOs worried about second wave of coronavirus
CFOs are concerned about a new wave of COVID-19 infections leading to a further economic downturn, according to a survey Monday from Big Four firm PricewaterhouseCoopers, as their companies also confront issues related to racial inequality amid the Black Lives Matter protests. PwC’s sixth COVID-19 CFO Pulse Survey foun
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Are You on Track? Financial Goals for Every Decade of Your Life
Your career and lifestyle look completely different when you're in your 20s compared with when you're in your 60s: Your financial focus and planning in each decade should follow suit. Each decade is riddled with its own risks and problems, so it's important to know what to expect. Which decade can you afford to take mo
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5 CFO tips for boosting tech ROI
CFOs at the start of 2023 are holding a tight grip on technology spending as several risks beyond their control threaten profitability. Forecasts of
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5 Steps to Retiring Early
Early retirement is becoming an increasingly popular financial goal for many Americans. The FIRE movement — Financial Independence, Retire Early — has gained traction in recent years, and more people find themselves aggressively saving with the hopes of leaving the workforce in their 40s or 50s rather than their 60s or
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5 Ways a Business Development Consultant Helps You Grow Your Business
What brought you into the world of sales? For many people, the answer comes down to passion. They found something they love to do and decided to dedicate their lives to doing it. Or maybe you were just tired of your previous career and wanted a change. Whatever the reason, at some point, all sales professionals face th
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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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6 Tips to Build Your Savings with Student Loans
Are you one of the many people who make financial resolutions every New Year? If so, congratulations! Whether your goal is to pay off debt, increase
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6 Ways to Pay Off Credit Card Debt Fast
This is a great time to get out of credit card debt. The economy is starting to work its way back to normalcy following the COVID-19 pandemic, and the average American’s personal savings rate has jumped to record levels. Still, many people are stuck with high-interest credit card debt — a burden that will only worsen w
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7 Changes to Social Security in 2022
Since being signed into law in 1935, Social Security has been tasked with providing a financial foundation for our nation's retired workers. Today,