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Job Growth Gives the Economy an Upbeat Start to the Year
Payrolls expanded by 225,000 in January, helped by mild weather, and more people were drawn into the labor market. Job growth accelerated last month, posting a strong start to an election year in which the economy could prove pivotal. Employers added 225,000 jobs in January and the unemployment rate stayed near a half-
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5 Ways to Improve Your Cybersecurity
We are in a computerized world, and that comes with all kinds of pros and cons. And, one of those cons involves privacy and security in a world where cyber criminals spend every waking minute seeking ways to benefit from any vulnerability in your online systems. So, today, let’s discuss how to improve your cybersecurit
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How Should Small Businesses Measure Cybersecurity?
How do you know if your business is safe and secure online? Measuring how effective your cybersecurity is can be tricky for small businesses. Cybersecurity firms make use of complex key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure how effective their security tactics are, but building these systems is generally beyond the
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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
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Four Key Elements of a Good Estate Plan
The type of estate plan you have depends on your personal situation. But here are four basic elements every plan should include
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The Future of American Manufacturing: A Look at Pindel Global Precision
How does a manufacturer provide assistance during a time of crisis? When the pandemic struck a year ago, the small, high-precision parts required for ventilators were suddenly unavailable. And yet ventilators were the very things needed to save lives. Seeing this vulnerability in the world’s supply chain, Pindel Global
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How Small Businesses Balance Their Staff With Freelancers
Now, small businesses balance their staff with freelancers. A recent study done by UpWork.com and the Freelancers Union found that around 57 million Americans were working as freelancers as of 2019. This makes up about 36 percent of the U. S. workforce and amounts to $1.4 trillion in earnings. The term “gig economy” ha
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Should You Go Back to Work as a Retiree If Your Nest Egg Isn't Cutting It?
After leaving the workforce, you'll have to start relying on savings and Social Security to support you. Unfortunately, you may discover these income
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Don't Assume the Default 401(k) Contribution Is Enough
Photo: Amy Hirschi (Unsplash) When you opened up your 401(k), you were probably presented with a few default options. Maybe your workplace automatically put 3% of your paycheck towards 401(k) contributions, for example. Maybe you were told that the company would match your contributions up to 5%, so you elected to cont
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Protect Your Parents From Financial Scams
Adults over 60 are losing billions to fraud each year. Here's how to prevent scammers from hurting your parents.