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Investing in Today's Bear Market? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions First
Many people hear the words "bear market" and think they ought to run and hide. After all, the idea of investing when the stock market is down can be scary. But actually, bear markets offer solid investment opportunities -- because stocks are cheaper to buy on a whole. If you're thinking of putting money into stocks in
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8 Proven Methods for Small Businesses to Save Money
Small businesses frequently go through cycles of strong and weak profits. When profits are low, you probably will want to find time-tested ways to save money. You do this by cutting costs and reducing your overhead without sacrificing sales. Here are 8 proven ways for your business to save money: Outsourcing: You can
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Don't Get Taxed by Surprise: Year-Round Tax Planning Tips
By Brad Wright, CFP ‘Tis the season…for taxes. Actually, you should be thinking about taxes year-round. Yes, good times indeed, but when it comes to
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6 Ways To Rebuild Your Small Business After COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak has wreaked financial havoc around the globe, leaving many small-business owners struggling in its wake. According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), as of March 30—still early in the crisis—92% of small businesses said they had suffered negative effects as a result of the
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The Impact of Private Equity on the Franchise Industry
The capital infusion private equity brings to the franchise industry is an exciting way to grow for many brands, so long as they’re willing to open themselves up to outside influence. The relationship between franchising and private equity is a complex one that only continues to pick up steam in our industry. As more a
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5 Basics of Financial Literacy
The Five Basics of Financial Literacy
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Wealth Planning for Business Owners
A successful business generates wealth. But the process doesn’t stop there. Are you maximizing your opportunity to protect and preserve that wealth?
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4 Common Tax Planning Mistakes
What errors do advisors often see—and how can you avoid them? What the Professionals Say About Tax Planning We talked with two high-ranking
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Lump Sum or Not: What’s the Best Way to Invest Your Year-End Bonus?
Many corporate executives recently received their 2020 performance bonus. Others, especially at many large companies, will get them over the coming weeks. While the downturn in last year’s economy may have cut into these annual awards for some, others will receive tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands of dollars. So, whe
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The 3 Underrated Financial Benefits of Stay-at-Home Parenting
The decision to become a stay-at-home parent isn't an easy one.