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How Your Growing Businesses Can Help Address Receivable-Related Risks
As an owner of a growing business, you know that turning your receivables into cash can be an on-going challenge. Yet there is no reason to face it alone. By choosing a bank that offers enhanced deposit and merchant services, you could more... ➡
5 Inexpensive Ways to Find New Business Clients
Attracting new clients on a shoestring budget can be daunting – but it's certainly not impossible. By combining both traditional and online techniques, you can build a solid book of new business without breaking the bank. All it takes is... ➡
Can You Protect Your Portfolio from Inflation?
Dear Carrie: I'm 50 years old and have $350,000 in my 401(k) and $100,000 outside of my 401(k). I'm concerned about inflation eating away my cash. Where can I put some cash that will be less affected by inflation? —A Reader ➡
Retiring Early
Dear Carrie, I only have about $21,000 saved and am headed into a way-too-early retirement. Should I be investing aggressively to make up for lost time? —A Reader Dear Reader, Thank you for the provocative question! Even though it may seem... ➡
Smart IRA withdrawal strategies
Every year, if you’re age 70½ or older, you generally need to withdraw a certain amount of money from your traditional IRA, 401(k) plan, or other workplace savings plan. These minimum required distributions—known as MRDs or RMDs—are usually taxed... ➡
A Look at Your Financial Life
Dear Carrie, I'm not an active trader, so a few years back (I'm 53 now) I built a retirement portfolio using ETFs and index funds. I haven't changed anything since, and in the meantime, I’ve gotten divorced and my son has headed off to college.... ➡
Aging Parents: Sharing the Burden
Dear Carrie, I'm one of three children, and my 80-year-old parents have almost run out of money. What’s the best way for the three of us to split the bills—by income, assets, or just evenly down the line? —A Reader Dear Reader, This is an... ➡
