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Ten Steps to Help Thwart Employee Theft
There are many types of fraud committed against businesses — from workers' compensation scams to complex corporate swindles…
Maximize Social Security Benefits When You Retire
Get the most from Social Security. Younger retirees face a harsh penalty for working part-time. For every $2 earned over $17,040 in…
An Energy Audit Can Find Your Plant’s Power Hogs
There are opportunity costs lurking in your electric bill. Performing an energy audit can find your plant's power hogs, which is…
Prepare Your Family with an Estate Planning Letter
As part of your estate planning, it's a good idea to have a non-binding letter to your spouse, children and other heirs outlining…
What to Include to Strengthen a Lease
Leases are standard contracts, but they need to be well written to protect you and your tenants. Rather than using a pre-printed boiler…
Choices for Your 401(k) at a Former Employer
One of the common threads of a mobile workforce is that many individuals who leave their jobs are faced with a decision about what to…
What Lenders Require in Today’s Economy
In a tough economy, the availability of business credit remains tight. Financial institutions are cautious and highly skeptical of new…
Get Ready for Due Diligence Long Before a Sale or Merger
It may seem odd, but as soon as you start up a business, you should begin preparing the documentation needed to sell or merge…
Take a Page Out of History — and Collect a Valuable Tax Break
Whether you realize it or not, you may have the chance to "make history." If you renovate investment property that qualifies as an historic…
How to Handle a Vacation Home When Estate Planning
When people own something of sentimental value, they are sometimes unsure of how to pass it along to their heirs. This can happen with…
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