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IRS Gives Truckers a Tax Break in Response to the Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
IRS Gives Truckers a Tax Break in Response to the Colonial Pipeline Shutdown
The tax penalty for using dyed diesel fuel for highway use is temporarily suspended.
May 13, 2021
5 Mind-Altering Wealth Strategies for Successful Business Owners
5 Mind-Altering Wealth Strategies for Successful Business Owners
Your company is a tool for building wealth. Learn how to develop your mindset to catapult you to the next level of financial success just by changing …
May 6, 2021
Our "K-Shaped," Uneven Economic Recovery
Our "K-Shaped," Uneven Economic Recovery
Confidence is key to the recovery, but the sentiment depends on consumers’ financial circumstances.
April 29, 2021
Reliving a Harlem Renaissance
Reliving a Harlem Renaissance
After a tough winter, two sisters look forward to reviving their restaurant’s business.
April 29, 2021
37 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2021
37 Ways to Earn Extra Cash in 2021
We flag a wide variety of cool side hustles to earn bonus bucks to cover expenses expected and unexpected as we begin to emerge from the pandemic lock…
April 8, 2021
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PPP Loan Basics for Small Business Owners
PPP Loan Basics for Small Business Owners
Although uncertainty and confusion have surrounded the Paycheck Protection Program since its launch, that shouldn't stop small business owners from pa…
March 30, 2021
Add a VPN to Surf the Internet Safely
Add a VPN to Surf the Internet Safely
To help you fight identity theft, consider adding a VPN.
March 20, 2021
4 Ways to Keep an Employee's Divorce from Hurting Your Business’s Bottom Line
4 Ways to Keep an Employee's Divorce from Hurting Your Business’s Bottom Line
When one of your workers goes through a divorce, like it or not, your company can get pulled into the fray. It’s in your best interest (as well as the…
March 16, 2021
New Financial Challenges for Women with Marguerita Cheng
New Financial Challenges for Women with Marguerita Cheng
The COVID-19 pandemic and accompanying recession have been particularly hard on women, who've lost millions of jobs. Financial planner Marguerita Chen…
March 8, 2021
Claim These "Above-the-Line" Deductions on Your Tax Return (Even If You Don't Itemize)
Claim These "Above-the-Line" Deductions on Your Tax Return (Even If You Don't Itemize)
If, like most people, you claim the standard deduction instead of itemized deductions on your return, there are still many other tax deductions availa…
March 5, 2021
Flying This Summer? What to Expect
Flying This Summer? What to Expect
Depending on your destination, you may need to show a negative COVID test or even prove you’ve been vaccinated.
February 23, 2021
Biden Steers PPP Loans to Smallest Businesses
Biden Steers PPP Loans to Smallest Businesses
For two weeks, mom-and-pop businesses will move to the front of the line for Paycheck Protection Program loans.
February 22, 2021
Small-Business Owners Can Be Divided into 2 Camps – Which Are You?
Small-Business Owners Can Be Divided into 2 Camps – Which Are You?
The financial complexities of being a small-business owner are vast regardless of the “camp” they reside in. Juggling business needs with personal fin…
February 17, 2021
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
Tax Changes and Key Amounts for the 2020 Tax Year
There were a lot of tax changes for the 2020 tax year. Get familiar with them now – before you file your 2020 tax return.
February 8, 2021
President Biden's Tax Plans for the Next Few Years
President Biden's Tax Plans for the Next Few Years
With control of both the House and Senate in Democratic hands, President Biden will be able to get more of his tax policy proposals through Congress. …
February 3, 2021
A Talk With Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
A Talk With Carrie Schwab-Pomerantz
Investing is the key to building a nest egg that will last a long lifetime, says Schwab-Pomerantz.
January 27, 2021
What to Expect if You're Flying in 2021
What to Expect if You're Flying in 2021
Policies enacted by the airlines in 2020 may change air travel for the long haul.
January 24, 2021
Stephanie Creary: Making the Case for Diversity on Corporate Boards
Stephanie Creary: Making the Case for Diversity on Corporate Boards
Adding underrepresented voices can improve a company’s bottom line.
January 23, 2021
Got an Invention? Don’t Fall for These Patent Scams
Got an Invention? Don’t Fall for These Patent Scams
Getting an idea for a cool new product patented is a dream for many creative thinkers, but unfortunately there are plenty of scammers out there ready …
January 14, 2021
Retirees' Guide to Do’s and Don’ts of Business Partnerships
Retirees' Guide to Do’s and Don’ts of Business Partnerships
Know some of the business partnership pros and cons before diving in. A business partnership agreement is a good place to start.
January 11, 2021
Joe Biden's Tax Plans for the Next Few Years
Joe Biden's Tax Plans for the Next Few Years
With control of both the House and Senate in Democratic hands, Joe Biden will be able to get more of his tax agenda through Congress. Here's what coul…
January 7, 2021
Social Media Policy Warning: Loose Lips Sink Ships and Can Damage Your Company’s Reputation
Social Media Policy Warning: Loose Lips Sink Ships and Can Damage Your Company’s Reputation
If a member of the media calls your company, will the employee who answers the phone know how to handle things? Or will they make your company look ba…
January 7, 2021
15 Best Foreclosure Sites for Finding Properties
15 Best Foreclosure Sites for Finding Properties
If you’re searching for foreclosures for sale for your next home or to flip for a profit, these websites will guide you to foreclosures to buy.
January 6, 2021
A Second Round of PPP Loans is Coming (With Some Improvements)
A Second Round of PPP Loans is Coming (With Some Improvements)
PPP loans are getting a second life. There will be some helpful changes, like tax deductions for expenses paid with forgiven loan proceeds.
December 23, 2020
Good News! Business Owners Who Took PPP Will Get to Deduct Expenses After All
Good News! Business Owners Who Took PPP Will Get to Deduct Expenses After All
On Dec. 21, Congress finally delivered the news that struggling business owners were waiting for: They will be allowed to deduct the expenses they cov…
December 23, 2020