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Community · 3 min read ·

Beware of Wash Sales that May Affect Loss Harvesting

If you're optimistic about the stock markets in 2023, you might be considering strategies to make the most of your investments. One popular approach is called "harvesting" capital losses, where you sell securities tha…

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Community · 2 min read ·

Managing Deductions Throughout Retirement

Retirement is a significant milestone that requires careful planning, especially when it comes to managing income withdrawals. You will face the challenge of striking a balance between enjoying your hard-earned saving…

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Community · 2 min read ·

Restaurant Consumer Spending Habits and Inflation

Do you enjoy going out to eat at local restaurants? Do you continue to leave a generous tip? Even as inflation continues to rise and restaurant menu prices increase, customers are not pulling back on tips for wait sta…

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Community · 2 min read ·

The Rise of 'Quiet Quitters': Workers Disengaged from Jobs

Many workers in the United States are what researchers call "quiet quitters." This means that even though they do their job, they don't feel connected or engaged with their work. A recent survey by Gallup, a research…

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Community · 2 min read ·

How to Conserve Cash For Emergencies

Cash flow is the key to success for any entprepreneur. If your company runs out of money, how will you be able to pay your bills, suppliers, employees, or other expenses? Without cash, you won’t have the flexibility y…

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Business · 3 min read ·

AP Automation Technology Can Help You Battle Fraud

Unfortunately, fraud is continuously evolving, which means your business should too. It is essential that your business relies heavily on technology in order to win the battle against schemes. Fraud seems to be at an…

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Community · 2 min read ·

The Demand For Remote Work

Zoom fatigue has been a popular discussion since more and more employers have begun switching to a hybrid or remote work environment. It is said that employees can become burned out and tired due to the overuse of vid…

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Community · 3 min read ·

How to Plan for Long-Term Care

It is estimated that 7 out of 10 Americans will need some type of long-term care (LTC) in their lifetime. With this information in mind, it is important to begin discussing your retirement plans, especially as prices…

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Community · 3 min read ·

Turning Lights Off Isn’t a Money-Saving Strategy

If you are trying to save money in this economy, you may have considered monitoring your electricity usage. You have probably heard someone say in the past that turning off your lights will help you save some extra mo…

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Business · 2 min read ·

The Benefits of Virtual Cards

The Benefits of Virtual Cards Credit cards have evolved since their first appearance in 1960. Originally, inventors Forrest and Dorothea Parry came up with the idea of using a plastic card to store data through a magn…

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Business · 2 min read ·

Create an Inclusive Culture Accepting Neurodiversity and Invisible Illnesses

As a business leader, it’s important to ensure your company is focused on creating an inclusive culture. By doing so, it helps staff feel valued and respected. This in turn allows an increase in their satisfaction, he…

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Business · 2 min read ·

Are Staff Comfortable Disclosing Neurodiversity and Invisible Illnesses?

As a business leader, it’s important to ensure your company is focused on creating an inclusive culture. By doing so, it helps staff feel valued and respected. This in turn allows an increase in their satisfaction, he…

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