A Mid-Year Checklist for Small Business Owners
A Mid-Year Checklist for Small Business Owners Summer reveals what January planning can’t – which goals survived contact with customers, cash flow, and capacity. A mid-year review helps turn these lessons into better decisions for the months ahead. Here are several...
What to Look for in the Fine Print
What to Look for in the Fine Print 6 great ideas everyone should know You may sign most agreements without reading them. Unfortunately, the fine print often decides what happens when something goes wrong. The good news: you don’t need to memorize every word. You just...
The Great Unplugging
The Great Unplugging One generation's quiet pushback against screen fatigue A growing number of people are stepping away from their electronic devices and returning to the physical world. Tired of being online all the time, many are rediscovering something that feels...
Predicting Your Food Bill in an Unpredictable Environment
Predicting Your Food Bill in an Unpredictable Environment Inflation. Supply chain issues. The bottomless stomach in each of your kids. Predicting your food bill isn't just about guessing what groceries will cost next month. The challenge is figuring out your future...
Common Tax Questions 2026
Common Tax Questions 2026 Here are several common tax questions and their answers. But like most things, there can be exceptions, so if in doubt always ask for help. Is money earned through Venmo, PayPal, or Cash App taxable? It depends on why you received the money....
Avoid the Tax Pitfalls of Adding Extra Income
Avoid the Tax Pitfalls of Adding Extra Income Earning extra income feels great until tax season arrives. A second job, freelance project, or growing side hustle can change how you're taxed in ways many people don't expect. Here are several rules to understand that...
Small Savings Goals for Summer That Teach Kids Big Lessons
Small Savings Goals for Summer That Teach Kids Big Lessons Summer offers kids a rare window to see goals take shape quickly. With just a few months, even small savings plans can turn into something meaningful. Here are a few simple ways to get started. Choose...
Kids Can Be Expensive! Here Are Some Tax Breaks to Help.
Kids Can Be Expensive! Here Are Some Tax Breaks to Help. Once Congress and the Executive Branch decided the tax code was for more than collecting money to fund the government it opened the door to understanding how the rules impact parts of your situation. One of the...
The Unexpected Comeback of Slow, Hands-On Hobbies
The Unexpected Comeback of Slow, Hands-On Hobbies Life feels faster than ever, with pressure to do everything quickly and stay busy all the time. But a quiet shift is happening. More people are picking up hobbies that slow things down, choosing to take their time as a...
Five Small Business Insurance Review Tips
Five Small Business Insurance Review Tips Changes in your business equipment, real estate holdings, the amount of inventory, and the number of employees are all good reasons to review your business's insurance in addition to your annual review. Here are a few tips to...