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The Tax Trap Snares Many Business Owners: A Financial Pro's Guide to 11 Strategies You May Be Missing

Poor tax planning means many business owners are leaving money on the table for the IRS. This detailed guide from a financial adviser highlights strategies you may not be aware of.

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Home Office Tax Deduction: Work From Home Write-Offs
After Years of Stagnant Growth, Hope Emerges for EU Economy

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Hallmark Price Increase Due to Tariffs: What You Need to Know

Tariffs Even some companies with U.S.-based manufacturing are impacted by the Trump administration’s trade dispute.

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Things that Surprise Business Owners When It’s Time to Sell

The Kiplinger Letter When it’s time to retire and enjoy the fruits of growing their business, owners are often surprised by how tough it is to give up their baby!

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What New Tariffs Mean for Car Shoppers

The Kiplinger Letter Car deals are growing scarcer. Meanwhile, tax credits for EVs are on the way out, but tax breaks for car loans are coming.

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Integrity, Generosity and Wealth: A Faith-Based Approach to Business

Entrepreneurs who align their business and financial decisions with the biblical principles of integrity, generosity and helping others can realize impactful and fulfilling success.

Three Estate Planning Documents a Business Owner Can't Afford to Skip

A business owner's estate plan should protect the company and its employees as well as the entrepreneur's heirs. These three documents are critical.
Sam's Club Takes On Amazon Prime With Big Summer Savings — But Is It Worth Joining?

With longer sales and seasonal deals, Sam's Club is making a strong case for summer value. Here's how to save.
Can You Be a Good Parent to an Only Child When You're Also a Business Owner?

Author and social psychologist Susan Newman offers advice to business-owner parents on how to raise a well-adjusted single child by avoiding overcompensation and encouraging chores.

AI’s Rapid Rise Sparks New Cyber Threats

The Kiplinger Letter Cybersecurity professionals are racing to ward off AI threats while also using AI tools to shore up defenses.

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Just Sold Your Business? Avoid These Five Hasty Moves

If you've exited your business, financial advice is likely to be flooding in from all quarters. But wait until the dust settles before making any big moves.
To My Small Business: Well, I've Been Afraid of Changin', 'Cause I've Built My Life Around You

While thinking about succession planning might feel like anticipating a landslide (here's to you, Fleetwood Mac), there are strategies you can implement to manage the uncertainty and the transition.