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4 Money-Savings Moves I Wish I Had Made in My 20s
Do you have enough money put away for emergencies or vacations or expected costs? This article explores why and how to rethink your savings strategy
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4 Strategies to Make Your Business Model Recession-Resistant
For years, we’ve been hearing that another recession is on its way. As the economy ebbs and flows, business owners can be forced into precarious positions that may threaten not only their livelihoods, but the livelihoods of their team members as well. But there are ways you can start preparing for the next recession no
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5 Simple Ways To Prepare Your Personal Finances For A Recession
Last fall, recession fears were running high. It was hard to escape the conversation; predictions for the next big crash flew all over the media while clients, friends, acquaintances, and others constantly asked the team at my financial planing firm if a recession was really about to happen. Our answer to that question
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5 Steps to Creating a 3-5 Year Business Plan
The pandemic has highlighted the importance of having a strategic business plan that you can turn to when the unexpected happens. How do you get
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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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7 Smart Things to Do With Your Coronavirus Stimulus Check
Whether you've already received your coronavirus stimulus check or are eagerly awaiting it, having a plan for the money is important. COVID-19 payments total up to $1,200 per adult and $500 per eligible dependent child, so many households are getting a large sum that could make a big difference in their finances. What
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9 ways to withdraw money early from your IRA - without paying a penalty
The IRS allows penalty-free early withdrawals from traditional IRAs in certain circumstances, called hardship provisions. Hardship provisions spare you the 10% penalty, but not taxes, on the withdrawn sum. IRA early withdrawals that can be penalty-free include expenses for healthcare, college, childbirth, and a first h
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A 6-point leadership playbook to get through the coronavirus crisis
David Demarest knows a thing or two about operating in high-pressure, high-stakes environments. Beginning in 1989, Demarest spent four years as White House Communications Director for President George H. W. Bush, working directly with the president and the Cabinet during a period that saw the dissolution of the Soviet
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A Midyear Legal Checkup For Small Business Owners
Too often, entrepreneurs take a reactive approach to reviewing the legal aspects of their business. But that can lead to avoidable liability risks, missed opportunities, and a less-than-ideal tax scenario. When business owners adopt a “don’t fix it unless it’s broken” mindset, they may not recognize ways they can impro
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As tariffs loom over pharma manufacturing, a reshoring effort is underway — but not without challenges
With Chinese tariffs poised to drive up costs, pharma manufacturers are looking into the economic feasibility of reshoring. For many, the financial impact of relocating operations may not be worth it