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      1. The Costs of Homeownership Are Rising Again. Can You Afford a Home Today?
        It's no secret that home prices have soared in the course of the past year.
      2. The Fed’s Contradictory Behavior Shows That It Is In A Bind
        A clash of views seems to have emerged within the Federal Reserve (Fed).
      3. The Kid Roth: Build Your Child A Tax-Free Nest Egg And Teach Savings Over Spending
        Roth IRAs are a great option for retirement savings and will be a much more popular way to save now that the SECURE Act has been signed into law. The SECURE Act will generally make the nonspouse beneficiaries of taxable IRAs take, and pay taxes on, distributions over ten years, versus the current rule allowing them to
      4. These 3 Factors Play a Key Role in Employee Retention, Data Shows
        In today's competitive job market, retaining talent is easier said than done. But high employee turnover can be a costly, time-consuming problem to deal with. The process of recruiting job candidates, conducting interviews, and onboarding new hires can be a strain on your company's limited resources and impact its bott
      5. Three Ways Small Businesses Can Stay Secure andCompliant In A Distributed World
        To help reach more customers and provide services remotely, now is the time for small businesses to increase their online presence. SaaS and low-cost
      6. Using A Solo 401(k) For The Soon-To-Retire Entrepreneur
        The Roth IRA Peter Thiel used to amass billions in tax-free dollars has renewed interest in using tax-advantaged retirement plans as a means for accumulating wealth. What hangs up entrepreneurs is they don’t want to set aside wealth only to have it be taxed away. Whether you think of this as greed or good business, tax
      7. Wellness Is More Than A Buzzword: What Employees Are Looking For (And Need) Today
        As a corporate wellness consultant and executive wellness coach, I can attest that corporate wellness has come a long way in the last two decades. Gone are the days when an organization’s commitment to the health and wellness of its employees consisted of providing health insurance, a discounted gym membership, and the
      8. What information does an employer have to give regarding a 401(k) plan?
        Any employer who offers a 401(k) retirement plan is required to provide each plan participant, free of charge, copies of the summary plan description, the summary annual report, and an annual statement of the participant's account. In addition, every participant has the legal right to request, in writing, a host of oth
      9. When Does It Make Sense to Consolidate Debt with a HELOC?
        When does it make sense to consolidate debt with a HELOC? Things to consider before consolidating your debt with a HELOC
      10. Why Your 401(k) Is a Tax Trap (and What You Should Do)
        Just about every financial expert I know advises savers to contribute to their company's 401(k) plan -- at least enough to receive the employer's matching contribution. I can't argue any differently. That company match is free money -- a bonus from the boss -- so why not cash in if you can? And, of course, the tax brea