The Penny Is Disappearing—Here’s What That Means for Your Pricing, Payments, and Profits

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The Penny Is Disappearing—And It’s Not Just Trivia At first, it sounds like a fun fact. “The U.S. is phasing out the penny.” Interesting… but irrelevant, right? Not quite. Because this tiny shift—literally one cent—has a ripple…

Mastering Cash Flow: Strategies for Navigating Seasonal Slowdowns

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As the vibrant colors of fall give way to the chill of winter, many businesses brace for the inevitable seasonal slowdown. Whether it's the changing weather or the uncertainty of election cycles, these periods can pose significant challenges…

From Sugary Sips to Slimmer Kids – The Real Impact of Seattle’s Soda Tax

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New research indicates that children living in Seattle experienced a significant decrease in body mass index (BMI) following the implementation of the city's soda tax. This tax, aimed at reducing the consumption of sugary beverages, has not…

Managing Your Finances During an Inflationary Period

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It’s hard to ignore the real-life impacts inflation is having. While gas and grocery prices are having the most immediate effect, the price of almost everything is going up. People who are looking for ways to counter the impact and preserve…
IRS Releases Inflation Adjustments for 2021

IRS Releases Inflation Adjustments for 2021

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Article Highlights:    Standard Deduction Transportation Fringe Benefits Retirement Plans Contribution Limits SIMPLE Retirement Accounts IRA Contribution Limits Health Flexible Spending Accounts Education Credits …
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Is 2018 the year to buy a house?

Article by Katherine Vassel | Found on CNN Home buyers aren't going to catch much of a break this year. Sellers will remain in the driver's seat as buyers continue to face affordability issues thanks to low housing supply. "The challenges…
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U.S. Employers Only Added 148,000 Jobs in December but That’s a Good Sign

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Article by Christopher S. Rugaber | Found on INC.COM U.S. employers added 148,000 jobs in December, a modest gain but still enough to suggest that the economy entered the new year with solid momentum. The unemployment rate  remained…
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20-Somethings Are Spending Less Money Than You Think

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Article Found on BusinessInsider | Written by Tanza Loudenback American millennials aren't spending as much money on clothes, avocado toast, and pumpkin spice lattes as you may think. Instead, they're shifting their spending to focus…
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Yes, Student Debt is Delaying Homeownership

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Article by Katie Lobosko | Found on CNN.com College grads have claimed for years that they were putting off buying a home because of student debt. Now, there's strong proof that their loans really have pulled down homeownership rates. About…
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Fed Expected to Leave Rates Unchanged; Balance Sheet in Focus

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Article Found on Reuters | Written by Jason Lange The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates unchanged on Wednesday and possibly hint that it will start winding down its massive holdings of bonds as soon as September in what…