Top eleven behaviors to avoid when on a tight budgetIn this article we are going to examine the top eleven behaviors to avoid when on a tight budget. So, we know looking for a job isn’t easy. In fact, it can be flat out stressful. But you know what’s even worse? Being on a limited, or fixed, […]
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How to switch payroll providers smoothlyDo you feel trapped in your payroll service and find yourself wondering how to switch payroll providers smoothly? Well, the old answer to that question used to be “you can’t.” Switching payroll providers used to mean having to manually track down and take all critical information–such as sensitive info belonging to your employees–before […]
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How to minimize taxes on 401(k)’sLearning how to minimize taxes on 401(k) is an important part of retirement planning. If seniors aren’t careful, they can push themselves into higher tax brackets and end up owing Uncle Sam more money than was really necessary. There’s no way to dodge the tax collector completely. But the amount paid […]
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Full service payroll vs in-houseAlways wondered what the big difference is between full service payroll vs in-house is?Well one of the biggest difference is that In-house processing is as easy as DIY. DYI, unless you’re a jack-of-all-trades or an expert, usually isn’t that simple. In full service, all payroll processing, direct deposit and printing of […]
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Estate planning for special needsThe process of estate planning for special needs children comes with some unique considerations. And in many cases, special needs dependents will be financially reliant on others for most of their lives. This should be a family-wide conversation. Parents, grandparents, siblings, and even nieces and nephews are all part of the network […]
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How to make payroll profitable [for CPA firms]Ever wonder how to make payroll profitable? Well if you’re the proud owner of a CPA firm, that’s probably crossed your mind more than once. And to be fair, payroll, to many CPA firms is a complementary product that just happens to come with accounting. Unfortunately, payroll is a […]
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How to appeal your property tax billOne of the downsides of being a property owner is the annual ritual of opening your property tax assessment. Unfortunately, you’re never going to open the envelope and be happy with what you see. But if you think you’re legitimately paying too much, you’re far from powerless. You can […]
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Understanding the benefits of 401k plans The benefits of 401k plans are not always clear to the first time savers. Even so, no matter your age, the importance of saving for retirement cannot be understated. Whether you plan to retire when your 65, 70, or older, you need to set enough money set aside. That’s where a 401k can […]
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Your small business accounting essentials As a business owner, it is important to follow some basic small business accounting essentials to help you succeed. It does not matter whether you are just starting off or you have been operating for a while. The reality is that for many excited business owners launching a startup, it’s easy […]
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