small business
There’s Never Been a Better Time for Business Owners to Make a Move
There’s Never Been a Better Time for Business Owners to Make a Move
The uncertainties surrounding COVID-19 and our upcoming election may make business owners nervous, but they also may present opportunities … for those…
October 21, 2020
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
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
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
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
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
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
Can You Just Walk Away from a Debt-Riddled Business and Start Fresh?
Can You Just Walk Away from a Debt-Riddled Business and Start Fresh?
For certain doctors, dentists and other highly skilled service providers stung by the economic fallout of COVID-19, that may be an option. But it come…
May 28, 2020
6 Steps to Finding Your Second Act in Retirement
6 Steps to Finding Your Second Act in Retirement
Whether you need to work or just want to work after you retire, these moves will help you find the right job.
May 22, 2020
Small-Business Owners Terrified of Keeping PPP Money Face Deadline Today
Small-Business Owners Terrified of Keeping PPP Money Face Deadline Today
The rules of the Paycheck Protection Program keep changing. And the latest rules change has some business owners thinking about giving their money bac…
May 19, 2020
The Employee Retention Tax Credit Helps Keep Workers Working
The Employee Retention Tax Credit Helps Keep Workers Working
The credit is worth up to $5,000 per paid employee for businesses financially harmed by the coronavirus pandemic that continue to keep employees on th…
May 19, 2020
5 HEROES Act Provisions with a Good Chance of Becoming Law
5 HEROES Act Provisions with a Good Chance of Becoming Law
The massive federal stimulus bill just passed by the House of Representatives is "dead on arrival" in the Senate. But a few proposals in the bill have…
May 16, 2020