A Happy Banker Makes for a Happy Business
A Happy Banker Makes for a Happy Business With the onset of COVID-19, small business banks are more nervous about potential loan losses than ever. Here are several tips for your business to maintain a great working relationship with your lender. These same tips can...
Virtual Learning Ideas
Virtual Learning Ideas Virtual learning is a way of life again for many kids as we head towards winter. Mayo Clinic psychologist Dr. Craig Sawchuk says that families will need to adapt to changing circumstances this school year. "We've all been dealing with...
Home Office Tax Deduction
Home Office Tax Deduction If you are working from home for the first time in 2020, you may be wondering if your home office is tax deductible. The bad news? If you’re working from home for an employer, you normally can’t deduct your home office expenses. Here’s a...
Retirement Savings Tips for Small Business Owners
Retirement Savings Tips for Small Business Owners As an owner of a small business, you’ve proven that you’re a self-starter by operating a successful private enterprise. Of equal importance is applying your skills towards saving for your future. Here are some of the...
Steer Clear of Money-Making Scams While You’re Stuck at Home
Steer Clear of Money-Making Scams While You're Stuck at Home Scammers are targeting people looking to make money while stuck at home. While there are plenty of legitimate opportunities to earn extra cash, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says to steer clear from the...
How to Walk the Tightrope When Raising Prices
How to Walk the Tightrope When Raising Prices Raising prices can be fraught with risk during good economic times. So what happens if you try to raise prices during bad economic times? As Hamlet would say, "Ah, there's the rub." If you raise prices, you risk losing...
Everyday Tips For Easier Living!
Everyday Tips For Easier Living! Too often you find yourself in a situation and aren't sure what to do. Here are some simple everyday tips for easier living that could come in handy! Chew the aspirin. Taking an aspirin at the outset of a heart attack could save a...
Social Security Benefits Increase in 2021
Social Security Benefits Increase in 2021 Estimated average Social Security retirement benefits starting January 2021 All retired workers in 2020 $1,523/mo All retired workers in 2021 $1,543/mo Did you know? You can increase your Social Security retirement benefits by...
Saving Too Much Can Sometimes Be Expensive
Saving Too Much Can Sometimes Be Expensive When it comes to money topics, you’re always hearing how to save more. But even with the best of intentions, you can run into trouble when you are saving too much. Here are four ways that savings can get in your way and how...
Connecting with Customers During an Emergency
Connecting with Customers During an Emergency Worldwide GPS technology giant Garmin became the latest high-profile business to get targeted by cyber criminals. It was widely reported that Garmin suffered a ransomware attack and ultimately paid a ransom of close to $10...