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Three Ways Small Businesses Should Prepare For A Second COVID Shutdown
With the COVID Delta variant on the rise and the CDC recommending mask-wearing again, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) should be preparing for a possible second wave of coronavirus and possible lockdowns. This week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) updated its guidance for fully vaccinated individuals. Cen
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What Do Investors Need To Know About the Secure Act?
Saving for retirement and education are important priorities for many Americans. A new law that took effect in January 2020, the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, aims to increase access to workplace retirement plans and generally expand opportunities to save for retirement, in additio
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Creative Ways E-Commerce Businesses Are Maintaining Sales During The Pandemic
While some retailers have been able to maintain, or even increase, sales during the pandemic, majority of businesses have not been so fortunate. Companies selling essentials, such as groceries, healthcare items, home workout equipment, and of course hand sanitizers and cleaning supplies, have been maintaining business
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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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The Psychology of Spending in Retirement: Why You Might Hoard Instead of Enjoy
Why is it so hard to enjoy the money you’ve saved for decades?
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Solo 401(k) vs. SEP: Which is Best for Biz Owners?
Small business owners have several options to choose from when it comes to retirement planning. Traditional or Roth IRAs can provide a good start to saving for retirement, but successful business owners often need a plan that allows them to defer much larger amounts on an annual basis. SEP-IRAs were introduced as a way
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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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Can corporate well-being programs really help employees get healthy and reduce health care expenses?
We've all heard the adage, "No two snowflakes are alike." This rings true even for well-being programs and is a critical factor to consider when deciding what type of program is right for your employees. Every person is on a different journey to better health and well-being, and this is why generalized and oversimplifi
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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