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PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications are Now Easier
PPP Loan Forgiveness Applications are Now Easier
Small businesses that received PPP loans of $50,000 or less can now apply for forgiveness using a simplified application form.
October 16, 2020
Selling a Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic: You Want to Sell, But Is It the Right Time?
Selling a Business During the COVID-19 Pandemic: You Want to Sell, But Is It the Right Time?
With all that is going on, selling a business now is something you need to really think about. Here are four points to weigh to help you decide whethe…
October 16, 2020
Election 2020: Joe Biden's Tax Plans
Election 2020: Joe Biden's Tax Plans
With the economy in trouble, tax policy takes on added importance in the 2020 presidential election. So, let's take a look at what Joe Biden has said …
October 15, 2020
9 Tips for Better Time Management in Retirement
9 Tips for Better Time Management in Retirement
These important time management techniques will help destress your life as you get busier -- yes, busier -- in your golden years.
October 14, 2020
Women, Invest in Yourself
Women, Invest in Yourself
Morningstar's Christine Benz tells women to match investment risk to their longer life expectancy.
October 1, 2020
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Help! I Can’t Afford to Sell My Business
Help! I Can’t Afford to Sell My Business
Even if the deal sounds good on the surface, the effect on your personal finances may shock you. If so, you have options.
August 28, 2020
Fresh Voices in Personal Finance
Fresh Voices in Personal Finance
An impressive number of young women have entered the personal finance field via blogs, websites and social media.
August 26, 2020
The Most Expensive Natural Disasters in U.S. History
The Most Expensive Natural Disasters in U.S. History
Wind, water, fire and drought have all wreaked havoc on the United States. What’s been the worst?
August 26, 2020
Audit Alert: Why Business Owners Shouldn’t Be Spooked by Captive Insurance
Audit Alert: Why Business Owners Shouldn’t Be Spooked by Captive Insurance
You may have heard that this type of self-insurance is ripe for tax abuse, but when used correctly, it’s completely legit. So don’t shy away unnecessa…
August 18, 2020
Vote by Mail: A State-by-State Guide to Absentee Ballot Voting
Vote by Mail: A State-by-State Guide to Absentee Ballot Voting
With health authorities recommending people continue to social distance, the idea of voting by mail is becoming an increasingly hot topic.
August 4, 2020
The 2020 Election and Your Money
The 2020 Election and Your Money
We’ve assessed how the presidential candidates’ stances on financial issues will affect your wallet.
July 31, 2020
Can Your Boss Make You Go Back to Work?
Can Your Boss Make You Go Back to Work?
Even if you don’t have legal protections, you may be able to negotiate with your boss.
July 30, 2020
Answers to PPP Loan FAQs (Now That There's Fresh Funding for the Loans)
Answers to PPP Loan FAQs (Now That There's Fresh Funding for the Loans)
Small business owners are getting another crack at Paycheck Protection Program loans. Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about the lo…
July 21, 2020
This Olympian Has a New Goal: Closing the Wealth Gap
This Olympian Has a New Goal: Closing the Wealth Gap
She encourages advisers to introduce students to financial planning.
July 21, 2020
8 Tips and Warnings on PPP Loan Forgiveness
8 Tips and Warnings on PPP Loan Forgiveness
Not having to pay back Paycheck Protection Program loans is a huge benefit for small-business owners. But there are a lot of rules that must be follow…
July 21, 2020
PPP Tips: 6 Things to Discuss with Your Accountant Now
PPP Tips: 6 Things to Discuss with Your Accountant Now
The Paycheck Protection Program keeps evolving. Here’s the latest on how small and midsize businesses should navigate the loan forgiveness twists and …
July 20, 2020
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
Americans are facing a long list of tax changes for the 2020 tax year...and it's never too early to start thinking about next year's return.
June 22, 2020
Travel Planning in the Time of Coronavirus
Travel Planning in the Time of Coronavirus
Insurance may not cover canceled vacations, but airlines and hotels may be flexible.
June 11, 2020
13 Things That May Soon Disappear Forever (The Pandemic Edition)
13 Things That May Soon Disappear Forever (The Pandemic Edition)
Emerging technologies (and now the COVID-19 pandemic) are putting an end to these familiar items and practices.
June 9, 2020
7 Ways PPP Loans Just Got Better
7 Ways PPP Loans Just Got Better
The Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act makes a number of changes to the popular small-business loan program. See how your business might bene…
June 5, 2020
Don't Let the Drama Surrounding PPP Distract You from Running Your Business
Don't Let the Drama Surrounding PPP Distract You from Running Your Business
If you're so wrapped up in worry about your Paycheck Protection Program loan not being forgiven, think about the worst-case scenario. It might not be …
June 5, 2020
Another Epidemic to Worry About: Identity Theft
Another Epidemic to Worry About: Identity Theft
Fraud losses grew in 2019 and are likely to increase in 2020.
June 5, 2020
Thinking of Selling Your Business? 2 Steps to Get the Best Price
Thinking of Selling Your Business? 2 Steps to Get the Best Price
Here's what could be the difference between a lucrative outcome and disappointment for business owners now.
June 5, 2020
The Coronavirus at Work: Your Legal Questions Answered
The Coronavirus at Work: Your Legal Questions Answered
What are your rights and responsibilities, as a worker or a business owner? A pair of lawyers who specialize in employment law weigh in with some prac…
May 29, 2020
COVID-19 at Work: Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities
COVID-19 at Work: Your Legal Rights and Responsibilities
Answers to frequently asked questions about coronavirus in the workplace. A pair of lawyers who specialize in employment law weigh in with some practi…
May 29, 2020