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February 10, 2016

EEO Compliance and Litigation Preparedness: A Primer for Business Owners

There is no denying it: Business-owners face various forms of litigation including commercial disputes, workers’ compensation claims, personal injury actions, and employment litigation. But employment litigation is quite unique from…

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Investment Consulting

February 2, 2016

Recent Market Volatility

The market events of January 2016 provide an opportunity to examine several questions important to investors and revisit some fundamental principles of investing in capital markets.

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Investment Consulting

January 13, 2016

2016: Ten Predictions to Count On

The New Year is a customary time to speculate. In a digital age, when past forecasts are available online, market and media professionals find it harder to hide their blushes…

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Business Owners

January 13, 2016

Make the Most of Your 401(k) Plan

There are two types of 401(k) plans: traditional and Roth-style plans. Traditional plans feature pretax contributions, which are taxed at ordinary rates when withdrawn in retirement. Roth plans offer after-tax…

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Advanced Planning

January 13, 2016

Budget Deal Curbs Social Security Claiming Options

Considering Social Security options? New rules have eliminated and/or limited two Social Security filing strategies that have helped married couples collect thousands of dollars in added income over their lifetimes.…

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Business Owners

December 11, 2015

Small Business Owners: Test Your Retirement Plan Knowledge

Are you a small business owner with mixed feelings about offering your employees a retirement plan? This quiz may help shed some new light on the topic.

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Investment Consulting

November 24, 2015

The Rise of Short-Term Rates

While many market participants wait for the “inevitable” rise in short-term interest rates expected when the Federal Reserve tightens its monetary policy, some investors may have missed the increase in…

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Business Owners

November 24, 2015

Are Your Employees “Retirement Ready”?

As the name implies, Retirement Readiness is a gauge that determines whether or not an employee will have enough money in retirement to enjoy a similar standard of living as…

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Investment Consulting

November 20, 2015

Question: How Do You Choose Investments for Your Clients?

When introducing evidence-based investing, we like to begin by explaining why we feel it’s the right strategy for those who are seeking to build or preserve their wealth in wild…

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Advanced Planning

November 4, 2015

Common Estate Planning Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Estate planning can be as simple as drafting a will or as complex as setting up specialized trusts. When you are ready to create your own plan, it's wise to…

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