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    1. What is inflation and when you should really start worrying about it
      Economists are bracing for the strongest US inflation in decades as the country reopens. Where some expect inflation to be temporary, others fear a dangerous spiral, or "runaway" inflation. Here's what you need to know about inflation, where it stands today, and when you should really start to worry. See more stories o
    2. Why Jerome Powell's business-as-usual Jackson Hole speech was the best possible outcome
      Fed Chair Jerome Powell's annual Jackson Hole speech was uneventful, but that's not a bad thing. Powell reiterated the Fed could start tapering its asset purchases this year and rates aren't changing soon. Stocks hit record highs during the speech as investors shrugged off fears of an early pullback in Fed support. See
    3. You should think more about how you onboard your newest hires
      Most hiring managers want new recruits to be comfortable in their role, to be productive and motivated, and to feel confident that they’ve made the right choice in accepting this job. Why, then, do so many employers still use outdated, ineffective onboarding practices that turn already-nervous new hires into balls of a
    4. 5 perks to offer your employees to increase your staff retention rate
      1. Flexible working hours   Offering flexible working hours to your staff can really help staff engagement and office morale without breaking the bank. Studies have shown that putting a flexible work scheme into your business enables your staff to feel more in control of their work-life balance and more trusted. This u
    5. 10 pandemic-related challenges likely to plague employers for foreseeable future
      While employees and employers alike have been eager (for months now) to get back to work as it used to be, the reality is that the workplace has changed — and possibly for the long term. Speculation abounds that this "new normal" will persist until there is a widely available and effective vaccine. This leaves employer
    6. Interest rates will likely continue to be one of the highest searched terms in the coming quarter
      Interest rates will likely continue to be one of the highest searched terms in the coming quarter. While policy and election content will continue to raise concerns, financial institutions can guide audiences with personalized content that answers their specific questions. This piece would entail a long-form, 1K word i
    7. Fixed Income Fund Flows Dominant Over Equities Amid Recession Threat
      Courtesy of ZeroHedge View original post here. Fund flows into taxable bond funds and ETFs continue to trump equity funds and ETFs into the late year, reported Lipper Alpha Insight. Investors are preparing for a further deceleration in the US economy by plowing more than $262.1 billion into taxable bond funds (includin
    8. Get Lean: 5 Ways to Save Money in Any Economy
      With recession fears increasing day by day, it won’t be long before companies start looking for new ways to save money. Economic downturns can be make-or-break situations for plenty of businesses. And, costs are a big factor in who makes it out intact. Don’t wait until the market forces you to slash your budget. By the
    9. How entrepreneurs can prepare for 2020's new overtime rule so you can keep costs down and employees happy
      In 2020, more than a million American workers will be eligible to earn overtime pay under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This is the first time in 15 years that the federal minimum salary threshold for overtime has increased. To understand how this change will impact businesses and their employees, two executives
    10. How to pay back your student-loan debt, no matter where you start or what type of loans you have
      There are several repayment plans to choose from to help you pay back your student loans. The right strategy for you will depend on your goals, lifestyle, and the type of loans you have. At any point during repayment, consolidating or refinancing your student loans can streamline your monthly payments and help you save