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10 Tips for Better Budgeting…
If you already have a budget, it’s probably been difficult for you to stick with it for the last several months. Unless you provide products and/or services that have been in great demand since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, you’ve had to adjust your budget significantly. Better days are ahead, though, and now is a… View Article
Read MoreActually, a Recession is a Great Time to Launch That New Startup
It’s safe to say that there are a lot of people worried about an impending global recession thanks to the economic slowdown that the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it – and your average entrepreneur and startup founder is chief among them. Obviously, it makes sense to assume that with so many people watching… View Article
Read MoreCongress at Work: Laws to Enhance Benefits for Service Members, First Responders, and Veterans and to Restore National Parks and Public Lands
The Congress at Work series of articles is designed to give you a glimpse of various types of legislation currently under consideration. While either the Senate or the House of Representatives may initiate a bill proposal, be aware that many bills never become law. They may never make it out of committee, be blocked by… View Article
Read MoreWealth Transition and Succession Planning: Best Practices for Businesses During COVID-19
Regardless of the type of business you’re running, it’s safe to say that you’ve likely already been impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic that is making its way across the globe. With no complete end to the situation in sight, many have begun to try to settle into whatever this “new normal” actually is. They’re… View Article
Read MoreIRS Provides Additional 2020 RMD Rollover Relief
The CARES Act waived required minimum distributions (RMDs) from IRAs and employer plans such as 401(k)s for 2020. However, the CARES Act was not passed until March 27, 2020, and after many individuals had already taken their RMD for 2020. Some of these retirees would not have taken the distributions if they would have known… View Article
Read MoreLoan Application Period for the Paycheck Protection Program Extended
If you missed the opportunity to apply for a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan before the program expired at the end of June, Congress extended the application period for a PPP loan through August 8, 2020. Although time is short, you still have time to apply. If you are unfamiliar with this program, Congress created… View Article
Read MoreRobotics Carves Out Niche in Various Businesses
Away from the movies, robots are becoming a reality in everyday life. Robots have played a major role in manufacturing industries to perform basic tasks that are either dangerous or laborious for humans. As technology becomes relatively cheaper – through the availability of components such as processors, sensors, batteries, and cameras – robots are now… View Article
Read MoreBorrowing From Your Retirement Plan: New CARES Act Rules
It’s been nearly half a year since Americans first became widely aware of the coronavirus contagion within the United States. While for a brief month it looked as if we had the virus in hand, since then it has spread wildly out of control in many areas. People who did not suffer dramatic financial consequences… View Article
Read MoreCongress at Work: Relief and Funding for Human Rights, Emergency Aid, Cash-Flow Assistance and New Infrastructure Projects
The Congress at Work series of articles is designed to give you a glimpse of various types of legislation currently under consideration. While either the Senate or the House of Representatives may initiate a bill proposal, be aware that many bills never become law; they may never make it out of committee, be blocked by… View Article
Read MoreTips to Keep Your Business Afloat During COVID-19
COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on all aspects of American businesses, but perhaps none have been as severely affected as small business owners. Surviving this disaster will require more than just time: you will need to take a pragmatic view of what has happened and what steps you are willing and able to take… View Article
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