Money

Don’t Miss Out On The “Saver’s Credit”

If you’re not sure what the “saver’s credit” is, you’re not alone. Members of the Senate Finance Committee believe many people who are eligible to claim the credit are unaware of its existence. Read more

Starting a Business? Here’s Your To-Do List

There is an almost endless list of things to do when you start a new business. Here is a brief list of some of the most important ones: Read more

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Even Small Companies Can Be Hit With Payroll Fraud

Unless the owner handles all aspects of computing and paying payroll, there is room for fraud in every small business. The fact that your company has only a few employees does not guarantee that you will be safe. Read more

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Do a Year-End Business Review

Business owners and managers spend most of their time monitoring operations and dealing with everyday problems. But just as an annual checkup from your physician helps to monitor and manage your personal health, an annual checkup can do the same for your business. Read more

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Try a Different Gift Idea This Year

When planning gifts for children on your holiday list, you might want to think beyond the traditional retail offerings. Consider financial gifts that can bestow benefits for many years to come. Read more

Get Organized for 1099 Filing

January is always a busy month for companies. You’re trying to get business off to a good start in the new year, you’re trying to close the books on last year, and there’s 1099 reporting to complete by month-end. Read more

Analyze Your Customers For a Better Business

If your business is like most, you put a lot of effort into attracting new customers. After all, that’s an essential part of growing the business. But sometimes it’s more productive to step back and review your existing customers, and perhaps even get rid of a few.  Read more

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Give Your Children Some Lessons About Money

There’s one important subject that your children may not learn in school: personal finance. If you want your kids to pick up good money skills and become financially responsible adults, you should give them some training yourself.  Read more

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Decide When to Pay Tax on U.S. Savings Bonds

When you own Series EE or Series I savings bonds, you have a tax decision to make. Read more

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The Alternative Minimum Tax: Will it Affect You?

In your tax planning, don’t overlook how your tax-saving strategies might be affected by the alternative minimum tax. Read more