401k or IRA: Picking the plan for your companySelecting the right retirement plan for your company is tricky business. It’s more complex than just 401k or IRA, there are a lot of moving parts to be aware of and keep track of.Making the right choice is more than looking ...
How to choose health insurance plansFor American’s not covered by their employer, there are two main challenges when trying to figure out how to choose health insurance plans. The first is navigating the available options. The second is affordability.An insurance policy is a way to smooth out the ...
10 Tax Deduction Tips that Can Save you HundredsHave you ever wondered if you're missing something when it comes to tax season? The fact is you might be disregarding some of the most overlooked tax deductions in the book. But these deductions can save you a lot of cash. If ...
Eight tips on how to talk about money with kidsSuccessful families talk about finances. Passing traditions, values and beliefs onto the next generation isn’t happenstance. The older generation must cultivate their wisdom and experience and communicate it to the younger generation and learning how to talk about money ...
How much does payroll cost?During initial conversations with prospective clients this question comes up more often than not: "So, how much does payroll cost?"Many payroll bureaus do not have a straight answer, but it should be very easy to answer unless there is something your rep is hiding.And ...
16 top triggers for an IRS auditHave you ever wondered what the top triggers for an IRS audit are? Well, now that the season for giving is nearly over, the new year will bring a different kind of season.Tax season, to be exact. I know, just the thought of it ...
How to find a great bookkeeper for a small businessSo you made the decisions to step out into the marketplace and put up a sign that reads “Open for Business!” Building a successful business is an incredibly rewarding experience. But there’s a lot to do and there’s a ...
How often should I pay my employees?How often should I pay my employees? What kind of schedule is easy and convenient for my employees and myself the employer?There's a big secret you might be missing out on. Ready to hear it? You're probably over paying when it comes to payroll processing costs.How? You ...
Five reasons to contribute to an IRA todayThe clock is ticking. Every year, you have until the tax filing deadline to take contribute to an IRA. Individual retirement accounts have tax planning benefits, and they quietly grow in the background to fund your retirement.Here are the five reasons ...
Five Estate Planning must havesNo one likes to think about death. Why spend time preparing for something you have no control over, right?Not so fast.Sure, we're powerless to control when our time comes.But we can effect what happens to our assets after we’re gone.Remember, death doesn’t just have an emotional toll ...
Best method to pay employeesHave you ever wondered which is the best method to pay employees? Well, it’s a typical Thursday afternoon at the office.You’ve reached the last leg of the day, and the weekend is just around the corner. One. More. Day.Glancing through the window of your ...
Nonprofit payroll requirements: Best PracticesEasily the biggest challenge of running a nonprofit is trying to do more with less, to make limited resources stretch further. Following all the nonprofit payroll requirements, laws and regulations is challenging. This is no different for companies with dedicated payroll and HR staff.Most ...