Shoppers spend nearly $20 billion every year on Small Business Saturday.1 If you’re not familiar with this particular holiday, it takes place in the U.S. the day after Black Friday in November, and a few days before Cyber Monday. American Express created the Small Business Sunday campaign in 2010 as a way to promote the […]
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Let’s Talk Cybersecurity. Cybersecurity is the practice of protecting your computer, its contents, and the sensitive information it contains from digital attacks. In 2020, the average cost of a data breach at the corporate level was USD $3.86 million globally and over $8 million for those attacks in the United States. Data breaches are usually […]
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– First, we want to acknowledge the tremendous damage and displacement caused by Hurricane Ian. Our thoughts are with those impacted by this devastating storm. This has clearly been a challenging year for households. Stocks and bonds are both down significantly. Elevated food and gas prices continue to stretch budgets, and higher interest rates have […]
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Risk management is a key component in any successful business plan. In today’s world — where data breaches are common occurrences — it’s especially important for business owners to understand the digital risks they face. Are you doing all you can to mitigate the risk of a cyberattack? The importance of cybersecurity Many small-business owners […]
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As a business owner, you know the importance of planning for your company’s future. To this end, you may have taken steps to learn about buy–sell agreements and the role that life insurance and disability income insurance can play in planning a business buyout. If so, you may be one step ahead of the game. […]
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Even if you never thought of yourself as especially wealthy, there may be a fair chance that you fall into the category of “high net worth individuals”—those who have liquid assets of $1 million or more.1 For many individuals who hope to leave a legacy for their loved ones, estate planning may take on new […]
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I bonds are U.S. savings bonds designed to protect the value of your cash from inflation. And with inflation surging to 40-year highs, investors are especially interested in higher-returning, lower-risk investments. But before making a decision to rush out and buy I bonds, make sure you understand the pros and cons first. This is critically […]
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High Net-Worth executives and those that have been self-employed, can experience common problems in their financial planning journey. Often, they have missed opportunities in their financial planning because they haven’t planned adequately for their retirement even though they make a high income. It’s easy to think that everything will work out with their retirement plan, […]
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Natural disasters like wildfires, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, and long-term power outages don’t discriminate—they may impact anyone at any time. However, you don’t need to live your life under the constant stress of expecting disaster to strike. By taking some steps toward disaster preparedness, you may gain some security that helps you set these worries aside. […]
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For many, autumn is the best time of year. The return of cool breezes, comforting foods, and pumpkins can be invigorating. It’s also a bookmark of sorts, especially for your finances—a perfect time to take stock of your spending after the summer’s over to see what lies ahead. These tips can help you make simple, […]
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