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Early Investments Pay Off You’re 24, out of school, just starting out or just starting to advance in your career, and steadily paying back your student loans. Maybe you’re thinking about getting married, buying a house and starting a family. Perhaps you’d like to use your annual vacation time and travel; broaden your horizons. You’re […]
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If you’re like most Americans, you have a job, a family, and a life that takes up a good percentage of your time and energy throughout the week. You’re great at what you do, but chances are your profession doesn’t involve expertise in investment research, analysis and management. You know that investing provides the potential […]
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If you need available cash to consolidate credit card debts, to pay for college or a home improvement project, or perhaps you just want to take that vacation you always dreamed about, then a home equity loan might be right for you. However, before you sign on the dotted line, take a look at some […]
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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) under the Affordable Care Act With the ongoing implementation of the Affordable Care Act, each year a growing number of people are enrolled in health insurance plans offered under the state exchanges, which are Affordable Care Act (ACA)-compliant. Since their inception in 2003, Health Savings Accounts have been used as a […]
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It’s never too early to start thinking about retirement, but the issue most often at the forefront of that thought is retirement savings. How can you begin putting money away now so that you will be able to live comfortably after you retire? Depending upon your goals and the amount of time remaining until retirement, […]
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Small business owners, even ones who have set up a separate bank account for their business, often hold off on procuring a business credit card, choosing instead to use their personal card for business transactions. The arguments for doing so range from not wanting to give up spending rewards offered by personal cards to not […]
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Owning and operating a business of any size can be a daunting task; in many cases an all-consuming commitment of time, energy and financial resources. Whether the business is a start-up or an established, successful venture, most business owners will agree a substantial degree of personal sacrifice was required to get “to this point”. It’s […]
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Construction of a new building can be one of the most overwhelming experiences a business owner or investor faces. Maybe renting no longer makes financial sense, or your business is at a crossroads that requires specific features or space to run efficiently. Regardless of your situation, taking this important step in the life of your […]
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While it’s not a favorite topic among small business owners, tax season is still the most important time of year. The steps you take before the end of the year can have immediate money-saving benefits, but it doesn’t stop there. The beginning of a new tax year is an excellent time to review whether you […]