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Protect Your Data by Deleting These Android Apps Now
These smartphone apps could be a danger to your privacy, according to a leading cybersecurity firm.
By Ben Demers • Published
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3 Ways to Prepare to Pass the Family Business to the Next Generation
Reports of the deaths of family businesses before they make it to the third generation have been greatly exaggerated. Three ways to plan for the succession of your family business.
By Justin Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA • Published
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What to Do When an Unhappy Customer Threatens to Ruin Your Rep
Some customers go too far when they feel they haven’t been treated well, demanding unreasonable make-goods and even resorting to extortion. An attorney offers some advice.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. • Published
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Safe Harbor 401(k)s Can Help Small-Business Owners Keep Happy Employees
Immediate vesting and contributions by the employer regardless of the employee’s participation pump up workers. Employers get lower costs and tax benefits.
By Mike Piershale, ChFC • Published
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More Workers are Becoming Entrepreneurs
A recession could accelerate the pandemic trend of employees becoming entrepreneurs.
By Emma Patch • Last updated
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Kiplinger Presents: Taking the First Steps to Achieve Your Business and Financial Potential
A conversation with serial entrepreneur and visionary Ben Lytle
By Kiplinger Staff • Last updated
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Selling Your Family Business? 14 Things Small-Business Buyers Will Want to See
Having all the relevant information ready to go before you have a prospective buyer will help make the process so much easier.
By Dennis D. Coughlin, CFP, AIF • Published
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How Business Owners Should Invest Differently
Often, business owners get too comfortable with their unique and more concentrated risks, but they especially need a diversified portfolio that can temper vulnerabilities.
By Justin Goodbread, CFP®, CEPA, CVGA • Published
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What is the Metaverse?
Users and big name businesses alike are jumping feet first into virtual worlds.
By Kiplinger Staff • Published