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How Employers Can Help Employees Through the Retirement Crisis
A retirement crisis is looming for millennials and Gen Xers now that they are taking the baby boomer’s place at the heart of the U. S. economy. A diminishing social security budget combined with a longer life expectancy for younger generations is leading some politicians to call for the full retirement age to increase
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Forget Debt-Free Living: Here's When Having Debt Is a Smart Move
Lots of finance experts are firmly on the "Debit is evil!" bandwagon -- and with good reason in some cases. There are countless tales of woe from folks who struggle to pay off large or growing debt. But some of those advisors may be a bit shortsighted on the topic of debt. Luckily, for every anti-debt extremist, there'
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In the COVID-19 Economy, Employers Should Be Prepared for Increased 401(k) Hardship Distributions
Article By Patricia A. Moran Mintz Employee Benefits Alert 401(k) plans must, by law, limit the circumstances under which plan money can be withdrawn by active employees. However, 401(k) plans can (and most do) allow in-service withdrawals in the event of an employee’s financial hardship. The COVID-19 pandemic is guara
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6 Tips to Celebrate Small Business Saturday in Today’s Worl
If you’re a small business retailer, you’re probably approaching the holiday season with a mixture of excitement—finally, in-person holiday
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A comprehensive guide to small business insurance: Here’s how to safeguard your company
Starting your own business requires a significant investment of both time and money. Millions of people continue to step up to the challenge with 33
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ESOPs as a Flexible Ownership Transition Tool
ESOPs as a Flexible Ownership Transition ToolWhen it comes to succession planning, business owners have multiple options, each carrying different benefits and implications. How do you decide the best path for you and your business? Start by asking yourself what personal and business objectives you want to achieve throu
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10 Investing Tips From Peter Lynch That You Shouldn't Ignore
Peter Lynch is a legend in the mutual fund industry. The fund he managed -- Fidelity Magellan (NASDAQMUTFUND: FMAGX) -- generated returns of approximately 29% annually from 1977 to 1990, creating fortunes for investors along the way. Yet Lynch's greatest contributions to individual investors may, in fact, be his timele
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Need Down Payment Assistance?
You're not alone! There are plenty of resources available to help you buy a home. We have five steps you can take to get started.
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6 Creative Ways To Beat Job Search Burnout
Unemployed U.S. workers are experiencing a tremendous case of job search burnout, according to research from staffing firm Insight Global.
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How to Improve Your 401(k)
Investing for retirement is important, and 401(k)s offer some of the best benefits to entice workers to prioritize contributions. But what happens when your employer plan doesn’t give you the investment choices you want? That’s something Stephen M. has been grappling with.