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Lump Sum or Not: What’s the Best Way to Invest Your Year-End Bonus?
Many corporate executives recently received their 2020 performance bonus. Others, especially at many large companies, will get them over the coming weeks. While the downturn in last year’s economy may have cut into these annual awards for some, others will receive tens, perhaps hundreds of thousands of dollars. So, whe
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Maximum employment? What it means post-pandemic may have changed already
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U. S. unemployment rate hit a record low of 3.5% a year ago, but that bit of history comes with a footnote. It arguably was not the best overall time for workers in recent decades. That honor goes to the final months of 2000. Even though unemployment rates were a bit higher, wage growth was s
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Don't Push the Panic Button on Your 401(k) Investments
For most people, their 401(k) is their largest investment account, and the stock drop during the last week of February has many folks feeling pretty nervous right about now. We all work hard for our money, so this is a natural reaction. But be careful: If you run scared, by selling off stocks now and moving into cash,
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Stick to the Plan: Don't Panic During Economic Uncertainty
It’s easy to make investment decisions based on emotions rather than logic, but that can lead to poor decisions. I recommend taking a breath, stepping back and evaluating the entire retirement plan.
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Reluctant to retire? 3 signs you're ready
Many people don’t have much choice about when they retire. Illness, job loss or caretaking responsibilities push them out of the labor force, ready or
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Trump’s tariffs: How manufacturers can prepare
The incoming Federal administratioh has promised new tariffs. Here's how companies are reevaluating their supply chains to understand where they're vulnerable.
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3 Times a Mortgage Refinance Absolutely Doesn't Pay
The interest rate you pay when you first sign your mortgage may not be the interest rate you pay for life -- even with a fixed loan.
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6 ways businesses new to remote working can adapt quickly and keep productivity high, according to a career and leadership coach
Julia Wuench is the founder of The Authenticity Guide, a positive-psychology-based career and executive coaching firm that empowers individuals to harness their authenticity to improve life and work. As companies prepare for the coronavirus outbreak, many are moving to work-from-home options. Wuench advised upping virt
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In today’s fast-paced world, it can feel like you
In today’s fast-paced world, it can feel like you never have enough time—including for your finances. Convenient access to your accounts is key. You
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Roth IRA for Kids
Small business owners may find it challenging to find ways to provide additional benefits to their children who work for the company. One often