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Happy employees can have a positive impact on your operations, customer support, and profit level. Here are suggestions for keeping your workforce upbeat. Lead by example. Demonstrate the personal discipline and commitment you hope to instill in your workers by...

Disaster preparedness involves answering the question: How would a disaster affect your business? If you're not sure, it's time to start planning. Here's a quick look at how you can prepare beforehand, and what relief might be available afterward. BEFORE DISASTER...

Did you know that you can claim a federal income tax credit when you pay someone to care for your kids while you're at work or school? The Child and Dependent Care Credit is valuable because it reduces the amount of tax you owe dollar-for-dollar. Here's an overview of...

If summertime is a busy time for your business, you may be ready to hire seasonal workers. Here are tax rules to keep in mind. Affordable Care Act When you employ 50 or more full-time employees, you're considered a "large employer" and are generally required to...

If your child is planning to work this summer, make sure you know the tax basics. Tax returns. Assuming no other sources of income, your child will be able to earn up to $6,300 in 2016 before a federal income tax return has to be filed. However, if income tax is...

Prepaid debit cards, also known as stored-value cards, can be useful when you lack a traditional checking account. In an increasingly plastic-dependent world, these cards can be substituted for cash, and you can use them to pay for airline tickets, hotel stays,...

The prices you set for your products and services affect every aspect of your business, including long-term viability, short-term profits, market share, and customer loyalty. While the guidebook or financial guru who can provide the perfect answer to this important...

The death of a spouse is emotionally and financially devastating. Making decisions of any kind is difficult when you're vulnerable and grieving, but having a plan to follow may help. Here are suggestions for dealing with financial tasks. Wait to make major decisions....

Are you thinking of signing up with one of those websites that link travelers to property owners with space to spare? If you plan to offer for rent all or part of your main home, establishing sound recordkeeping procedures from day one is a good idea. In addition to a...

What springs to mind when you hear "insurance?" Most likely, you think about auto, health, home, and life. But what if an illness or accident were to deprive you of your income? Even a temporary setback could create havoc with your finances. And statistics show that...