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It's Time For Small Businesses To Prioritize Cybersecurity
Wifi concept with hand pressing a button Small businesses are the lifeblood of our nation’s economy, making up nearly 44 % of our national GDP. With such a significant percentage of our economic output relying on them, it is more pivotal than ever that these small businesses shore up their defenses to ensure they are p
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Employee financial stress: How to recognize and address this growing workplace problem
Employers are starting to realize the impact of employee financial stress, for good reason — there is a direct correlation between the economic health of employees and the companies they work for. Since nearly 60 percent of employees in the U. S. say they are financially stressed—more than all other life stressors comb
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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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4 things that might explain the labor shortage hitting the reopening American economy
9.7 million people are actively seeking work, but businesses are reporting major labor shortages. The New York Times reported on four reasons that might account for that disconnect. These include jobless benefits disincentivizing people to work and pandemic health concerns. See more stories on Insider's business page.
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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
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Why Having an Emergency Fund Is So Important if You're Paying Off Debt
When you're trying hard to pay off your debt, you probably want to devote every spare dollar to reducing your loan balance. After all, if you have extra money, sending it to your creditors will allow your balance to decline more quickly.
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Are You Ghosting Your Finances? What to Do About Your Money Stress
If you've ever delayed or avoided checking on your finances because you're afraid of what you'll find, you aren't alone.
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4 Ways To Protect Your Retirement Income When Markets Are Volatile
If you’re worried about stock market volatility and how to protect your retirement savings so it lasts for the rest of your potentially long life, I have some advice for you: Don’t spend your retirement savings! Instead, use your savings to set up “retirement income generators,” or RIGs for short, to generate regular l
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4 Things to Know: An Expert’s Guide to Preparing for Homeownership
These days, it’s hard to keep up on interest rate news. That often means it can be tough to tell how a fluctuating market could play into your bigger plans, like buying a home.
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3 Ways to Save on Insurance in 2024
Paying for insurance can be expensive -- especially in today's environment. In fact, the cost of a homeowners policy has