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    1. YOUR MONEY: Tax planning for businesses in the year ahead
      As I mentioned in an earlier article, the landmark passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) in late 2017 brought the most significant changes to the tax landscape we have seen since 1986. Previously we discussed how individuals were impacted by the changes, but businesses could also have significant adjustments to m
    2. How Small Businesses Balance Their Staff With Freelancers
      Now, small businesses balance their staff with freelancers. A recent study done by UpWork.com and the Freelancers Union found that around 57 million Americans were working as freelancers as of 2019. This makes up about 36 percent of the U. S. workforce and amounts to $1.4 trillion in earnings. The term “gig economy” ha
    3. There will be one economy for the vaccinated and another for everyone else
      The Delta surge has sparked fears of repeating 2020, but it's unlikely we'll experience last year's economy. Not enough people are vaxxed to stop Delta, but enough are to help keep the economy running. The economy has also learned how to adapt to the pandemic, but you'll need a shot to participate. See more stories on
    4. Four Takeaways From Fed Chair Powell’s Testimony Investors Should Know
      TOPLINEFederal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell told the Senate banking committee on Tuesday that there is still “significant uncertainty” about an economic recovery, while adding that the Fed will let the market dictate the pace of its corporate bond purchases. KEY FACTSDuring the first day of his semiannual testimony b
    5. Phishing Threats: What Every Business Owner Should
      Phishing Threats: Business Owner Should Know Imagine receiving a phone call from your bank. The person on the other end tells you they have
    6. Maximum employment? What it means post-pandemic may have changed already
      WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U. S. unemployment rate hit a record low of 3.5% a year ago, but that bit of history comes with a footnote. It arguably was not the best overall time for workers in recent decades. That honor goes to the final months of 2000. Even though unemployment rates were a bit higher, wage growth was s
    7. 7 Proven Ways to Keep Ahead of the Competition
      There's no doubt that staying ahead of the competition is essential for businesses of all sizes. While it can be tough to keep up with the latest
    8. What employers and employees need to know about leave policies before reopening
      Employers could find themselves deep in litigation for refusing to let some employees stay home once coronavirus shelter-in-place orders are lifted. That was a key takeaway of a webinar conducted by legal and disability experts from MetLife. The presentation, hosted by the Disability Management Employer Coalition, expl
    9. Year-End Charitable Giving and Top 5 Strategies Overview
      Year-end charitable giving offers potential tax benefits as well as a chance to have an impact. Here are some top giving strategies to consider
    10. For the last five years we have been told that we are living in volatile times of mass disruption and destabilization – at least that is what business publications have been saying
      For the last five years we have been told that we are living in volatile times of mass disruption and destabilization – at least that is what business publications have been saying. Then, 2020 happened. Now that we are experiencing true volatility, real adjustments need to be made and forward-thinking business leaders