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The Frightening Sophistication of the Phishing Scam
We’re long past the days of typo-filled emails from Nigerian princes who promise to share great wealth if the recipient will only pay a nominal fee up front. Today’s phishing frauds are far more sophisticated and successful. They’re harder to spot and con artists have expanded beyond emails to text messages and phone c
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Cybercriminals Are Coming for Your Business. Here Are 5 Simple Ways to Keep Them Out
Now, more than ever, is a crucial moment to button up cyber security measures at your company. Small businesses were easy prey for cybercriminals during the pandemic. A shift to remote work meant hackers had their pick of unsecured home networks and devices. Now, even though many businesses have moved back to in-office
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How to Use Rent Payments to Increase Your Credit Score
Are you one of the over 40 million people currently renting? Here’s a little secret: it can help improve your credit score. Like it or not, your credit affects just about every aspect of your financial life. Whether you’re trying to buy a house, a car — or even a fancy new phone, your credit score is the first thing le
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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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3 Reasons to Roll Over Your 401(k) When You Leave Your Job
Whether you're leaving your job because of coronavirus-related layoffs or because you've found a new position, there are a lot of decisions you have to make when you're moving on. And one of the most important is what to do with your 401(k). Typically, you have a few different choices about how to handle this retiremen
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Does a HELOC Make Sense for You?
A Home Equity Line of Credit, commonly known as a HELOC, can be a savvy financial tool when used wisely.
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Sandwich generation: How do you decide whose needs come first?
Squashed, spread too thin, nothing left. This is not how you want your lunch described, but for those who are part of the “sandwich generation,” these descriptions are all too accurate.
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Moving to a New State? 3 Financial Factors You Need to Consider
The pandemic changed work patterns for many Americans. Due to the ability for many to work remotely, a new report from Upwork found that 2.4% of people, or 4.9 million Americans, have already moved because of remote work since 2020.
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5 pending changes that could impact year-end small business tax planning
Congress has been debating a number of big bills that contain tax changes. Some of the proposed changes are favorable; many are not. All of them may
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I'm an Investment Adviser: Here's Why You Should Resist a Zero-Down Mortgage
For those of us who lived through the 2007 to 2008 global financial crisis, the lessons are indelibly imprinted in our minds. But it's been more than