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Biden still has a rosy view on the economy despite a bad November jobs report. Here's 3 reasons why he may be right to be optimistic.
Biden touted a sharp drop in the jobless rate and argued the economy is on the right track. There's a problem, though: the economy added about half
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6 Things Women in Business Should Know About Success EDIT
Source: First Midwest BankSubject: First Midwest EDITHed: 6 Things Women in Business Should Know About SuccessWhile every woman will have a unique journey on her way to launching a business or becoming the boss, the truth is, when it comes to success, there tend to be some overlapping factors, and one thing is abundant
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How to help employees prepare for retirement
Some of your employees may be supporting their grown children instead of saving for retirement. Yes, you read that right. According to a report by Merrill Lynch and Age Wave, U. S. parents spend $500 billion a year on their 18- to 34-year-old adult children – twice the amount they contribute to their retirement savings
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Kids and Money: Financial lessons from Mom and Dad
I’ll never forget what my father taught me about credit cards in the days after graduating from college. Since I was an authorized user on his card,
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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 Hardship provisions spare you the 10% penalty, but not taxes, on the withdrawn sum.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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Reluctant to retire? 3 signs you're ready
Many people don’t have much choice about when they retire. Illness, job loss or caretaking responsibilities push them out of the labor force, ready or
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Are You Making This Major HSA Mistake?
If you have a health savings account (HSA), there's a good chance you're not flexing its full financial muscle, since research shows that only 5% of HSA holders are using one of the account's most powerful features. An HSA has three tax benefits: Contributions are made with tax-free money, withdrawals to cover qualifie
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What are the Pros and Cons of Franchising?
There is no question that owning a franchise can be a very profitable venture. However, there are also a number of pros and cons to consider
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401(k) Evolution: Getting Better With Age
As the 401(k) continues to evolve, it remains a great retirement saving strategy Since their launch in 1981, 401(k) plans have grown to become the
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7 Year-End Wealth Moves
As we get close to the end of the year, you still have time to improve your financial position with a few well-placed year-end moves.