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CONNECTICUT MONEY: US economy stronger than predicted
Growth in the U. S. economy was stronger than expected in the third quarter, and most forecasts call for continued solid growth in 2020, although at a slower pace than 2018-2019. The nation’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at a rate of 1.9 percent in the third quarter, down slightly from 2 percent in the second quar
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Counteracting Capital Gains with Tax-Loss Harvesting
Tax-loss harvesting means taking capital losses (selling securities for less than what you initially paid for them) to offset any capital gains you
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4 Employee Engagement Trends That Leaders Need To Know
This article is first in a series focused on employee engagement. With rapid changes in technology, demographics and social norms/lifestyles, the workforce is changing at break neck speed. The workplace of today is definitely not that of just a few years ago, and one area that has changed most significantly is employee
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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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3 essential employee benefits companies need to support workers during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond
Although many US employers have said they plan to boost mental health and other benefits in light of the coronavirus pandemic, few employees actually expect their companies to step up to the plate. A study from the business advisory firm, Brunswick shows one in four US workers, or about 38%, expect their companies to i
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3 Ways to Stay Close to Customers, Even at Scale
Connection is essential to anticipating and exceeding your customers’ needs. Here are three ways to maintain those connections, even as your business grows
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7 Smart Ways To Manage Cash Flow In Your Small Business
7 Smart Ways To Manage Cash Flow In Your Small Business Managing cash flow is one of the biggest challenges facing small business owners. Cash
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Boomers need benefits, too: What you need to consider
An organization's workforce drives business results. That is why it is especially important to create a culture where employees work in harmony and understand that it takes a team effort to achieve success. This has become increasingly more difficult as the workforce becomes more diverse. It's no secret that people are
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Buy Now-Pay Later: Convenience Today, Commitments Tomorrow
By Calo Bucaro, Chief Compliance Officer, Old National Bank Buy Now-Pay Later (“BNPL”) has become a familiar option at checkout, especially for online
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How To Recession Proof Your Small Business
w To Recession Proof Your Small Business In times of economic uncertainty, it's common to feel overwhelmed and unsure about the future