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The Difference Between Revolving Credit vs Line of Credit
Revolving Credit vs. Line of Credit: An Overview Revolving credit and a line of credit are financing arrangements made between a lending institution and a business or an individual. The lender provides access to funds that the borrower can use at his discretion; it's like a flexible, open-ended loan. In fact, a revolvi
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What Does Every Business Owner Needs to Know About Whaling Attacks
Hacking attempts are more prominent than ever before. A Panda Security study found that 230,000 new malware samples are being launched each day, and 27% of all malware in existence was created in 2015 alone. There is a hacking attack every 39 seconds, and cybercrime is even more profitable than the illegal drug trade.
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Why Jerome Powell's business-as-usual Jackson Hole speech was the best possible outcome
Fed Chair Jerome Powell's annual Jackson Hole speech was uneventful, but that's not a bad thing. Powell reiterated the Fed could start tapering its asset purchases this year and rates aren't changing soon. Stocks hit record highs during the speech as investors shrugged off fears of an early pullback in Fed support. See
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Deciding What To Do With The 401(k)s You Left Behind
If you’ve changed jobs throughout your career, chances are you have at least one or two 401(k)s with former employers. If you’re like most people, you’ve probably been unsure about what to do with that money and just left it in the plans. Now that time has passed and your financial decisions are more deliberate, you ma
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How Secure 2.0 Helps Small Businesses Boost Retirement Benefits
Nearly 75 percent of small businesses don't offer retirement plans to their workforce. The Secure 2.0 Act could change that. It's about to get easier
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How To Be A Stakeholder-Driven Company In A Pandemic
The world is gripped by fear. The market is plunging. Governments are locking down cities. Many of us are refreshing news sites and Twitter to understand the latest update. Of course, I’m talking about the coronavirus, or COVID-19, an international pandemic that’s leaving everyone anxious.
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How To Future-Proof Your Business For The New Capitalism
With the effects of the novel coronavirus continuing to send shockwaves through the economy, business leaders are, rightfully, worried about the fate of their companies. Those companies that survive certainly will be looking for ways to better prepare for the future. And while most leaders will rightfully turn their at
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How You Can Avoid an Employee Mass Exodus
Don't just assume your employees need to work for you. I'm watching a smallish business in its death throes. There are about 50 employees, and I
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Dealing with Dementia in the Family
Dealing with Dementia in the Family DRAFTAuthors: Jim RingerSource: First Midwest BankSubject: First Midwest DRAFT Rev1Title 1: Dealing With Dementia in the FamilyTitle 2: TK Things to Remember When Dealing With a Dementia Diagnosis in the FamilyTitle 3: How to Handle an Estate Plan for a Family Member With DementiaTit
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Inflation May Actually Benefit Your Business. Here's How
Companies are facing increased costs across the board, but inflation isn't all bad--especially for business owners in these three scenarios. Inflation