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The Optimism of Women in Business

If there’s one thing that we know for sure, it’s that small businesses led by women haven’t always had an easy road. Female entrepreneurs often find themselves trusted, valued, and ultimately paid less than males in the same field, all while being forced to prove their worth at every turn. This level of bias can […]

5 Tips for Business-Owning Moms

Fifty years ago, representation of mothers in media was far different than it is today. TV ads and magazine spreads showed mothers fussing over laundry, doting on their babies, tending to the garden…..and not much else. Anything other than domestic concerns were often viewed as out of bounds for those with children, not to mention […]

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10 Startup Tips for Entrepreneurs

If you’ve decided that it’s time to quit punching a time clock and start calling the shots, you’re likely planning to strike out on your own and become an entrepreneur. Not only are you in good company, there truly is no time like the present for becoming your own boss. Fact is, for the first […]

Women and the Wage Gap

From news reports to YouTube videos, you’ve undoubtedly heard the term “wage gap” thrown around by now. The phrase often refers to the difference in pay between men and women in comparable positions, and at the risk of spoiling it for you, women seem to come out on the losing end of the comparison every […]

5 Reasons a Small Business Needs a Financial Advisor

As a small business owner, you undoubtedly know the ins and outs of your own industry. You’ve planned, researched, and organized, which likely has you thinking you have all the information you need right under your roof. Maybe you’ve hired an accountant or bookkeeper, which leaves you with one burning question: “why would I need […]

The Dos and Donts of Employee Benefits

Far too often, small business owners forgo the need of employee benefits for the sake of saving money. What many of these business owners don’t realize is that cutting employee benefits can have a dramatic effect on a business owner’s overall profits. Employee benefits not only benefit the employee but the employer as well. Employees […]

What You Need to Know About Mutual Funds

If breaking into investing is on your to-do list, you likely already know what a great option it is for securing a bright financial future and giving you fiscal peace of mind. If you’ve seen mutual funds pop up on your researching radar, you may be curious about what separates them from other types of […]

What Pro Athletes Should Know about Taxes

You hear about it all the time—another wealthy celebrity in court, facing charges for tax evasion. It seems like there’s a news story about this topic every week, and often enough, the resolution involves at least a little jail time. It’s a serious penalty to pay, and one that could serve to interrupt an otherwise […]

What The New Generation of Teachers Wants for Retirement

It’s long been said that each generation has their own set of economic hurdles to climb—from the Great Depression to the slump of the early 2000’s, financial times have not always been kind to young adults. Finding your place in the world is one thing, gaining sound footing in a career is another, and planning […]

The Role of Financial Professionals in Your Charity

When your day-to-day consists mostly of striving for the betterment of others, looking out for your organization’s best interests can get lost in the shuffle. The unique thing about your work as a non-profit organization is that keeping your company in the black is often the furthest thing from your mind—you have philanthropic aims, and […]