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1. The 401(k) Contribution Limit Is Increasing in 2020
   The IRS just announced its latest inflation adjustments for 2020, and one of the most significant for investors is the upward adjustment in the contribution limits to 401(k) and other qualified retirement plans. With that in mind, here's a discussion of just how much more you can legally save in your tax-advantaged emp
2. Understanding Link Analytics: Why It Matters for Your Business
   Links can offer key insights into your customers. Read on to find out why and how you can use link analytics to boost your marketing strategies and online performance
3. A Few Social Security Changes Are Starting in April. Here's What Recipients Need to Know
   Social Security isn't always the easiest program to navigate because it's constantly going through changes. Some changes are expected, such as
4. What is a pre-authorization hold on my debit card?

   When you pay with your debit card, you may have a “pre-authorization hold” added to your account before the actual charge goes through. Businesses do this to make sure you have the funds available to cover the purchase, especially when the total amount is unknown at the time you use your card.

   For example, when you swipe your card before pumping gas, a pre-authorization hold is put on your account for an amount that’s probably going to be higher than what you’ll actually spend. When you reserve a hotel room, a hold is placed on the account for the cost of the room, plus a little more in case you have additional services during your stay. When you pay for your meal at a restaurant, a hold may be placed for the cost of the meal plus extra for the possible tip. Once the actual amount is known, that number becomes the charge. And once the charge clears your account (typically during the bank’s evening processing), the pre-authorization hold is released.

   Pre-authorization holds often can be considerably higher than what you will actually pay, and may stay on your account for a while (days, in some situations) so be sure you are prepared for this amount to be “on hold” in your account in the interim. Remember, you won’t have access to the excess funds until after the actual charge clears and the pre-authorization is released.

   Example: Joe visits a gas station and swipes his debit card before pumping his gas. The business doesn’t know how much gas Joe will pump, but it assumes the charge will be $50 or under. They place a pre-authorization hold on Joe’s card for $50 to ensure the funds are available. Joe pumps $20 worth of gas. That means there now is an extra $30 on hold in Joe’s account, and he will not have access to that money until the $20 charge clears and the $50 pre-authorization hold is released.

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5. How To Qualify For Paid Sick Leave If Schools Close
   Yes, you may be able to get unemployment benefits and paid sick leave if schools close. Here’s what you need to know. Paid Sick LeaveHow will you manage working and taking care of your child in the Covid-19 era? Many parents will face this dilemma, as some schools will be remote-only or a hybrid model, which includes b
6. PPP is gone, but government help for small businesses isn't
   The federal government’s Paycheck Protection Program provided small-business owners with just under $800 billion in COVID-19 relief, according to the
7. 3 Tips for Investing in Your 50s
   The years in your 50s are pivotal ages on the road to retirement. At this stage of life, you may be making plans for how you'll spend your senior years and when you'll close out your career. You might also be grappling with college tuition payments for your children or other expenses that eat up a lot of your income. T
8. Should I Make A S-Corporation Election?
   S-Corp ElectionRido81The first tax deadline for S-Corporations and Partnerships is next week, and I’m fielding a lot of questions around the S-Corporation election. Many small business owners think or have been told that the S-Corp election is the way to reduce taxes for your business, because it gives you the ability
9. Your Guide to the Startup Costs Deduction
   Starting a new business can come with numerous organizational expenses that can add up quickly. Fortunately, the IRS offers a deduction for startup
10. The Economy Is Going Well Now, But Questions About The Longer Run Remain
    As the economy roars back from the pandemic’s lockdowns and quarantines, its near-term prospects look marvelously bright in just about every sector – employment and retail, capital spending and housing.