Finance
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How to make your money biases work for you
Dec 22, 2019 5:15 am - The way our brains work can cost us a lot of money. But some of our mental quirks can be turned to our advantage. Cognitive biases are the faulty ways of thinking that c...
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Spending down your FSA starts with the right payment card
Dec 22, 2019 5:12 am - If you have money left on your FSA debit card, now is a good time to put it in your wallet alongside your regular bank debit card. The end of the year is the annual dead...
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Sikich acquires Washington, D.C. accounting firmDec 18, 2019 12:00 am - NAPERVILLE - Professional services firm Sikich LLP said it will acquire Alexandria, Virginia-based public accounting firm Halt, Buzas & Powell, Ltd. Terms of the acquisi...
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How procrastinators can win at gift-giving
Dec 15, 2019 5:20 am - Check the calendar. No, this isn't a dream. It really is December, and Christmas Day is staring you straight in the face. And if you celebrate Hanukkah, it's coming even...
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The high-interest account you've never heard of
Dec 15, 2019 5:18 am - The average interest rate for traditional savings accounts today hovers around 0.09% - but consumers can earn 10 to 20 times more interest on their money by giving high-...
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How employers help workers save for rainy days
Dec 15, 2019 5:12 am - Everyone needs a rainy-day fund - your financial health depends on it. Your employer could help you build one. Many companies offer 401(k)s and other retirement plans, b...
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Ready to grow your business? Consider the SBA 504 loanDec 12, 2019 12:00 am - The core mission of the Small Business Administration (SBA), and their partner certified small business lenders, is to support the entrepreneurial dream. Access to capit...
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SBA financing – as “conventional” as it getsDec 11, 2019 12:00 am - Are you a privately-held business? Are you looking for financing under $12.5 million dollars? If so, then SBA financing is something you should explore. One of the bigg...
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It's time to let go of shame over your debt
Dec 08, 2019 5:18 am - Many of us feel bad about our debt. Most of us probably shouldn't. Three-quarters of U.S. households owe money, but the vast majority pay their bills on time and have de...
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Holiday money-saving strategies that can backfire
Dec 08, 2019 5:17 am - Holiday marketers have your number, and they know how to entice you to spend. You try to rein it in. But two favorite strategies can lead to spending more, according to ...