If you’re a business owner, you’re always thinking about the days ahead. What can I do to boost sales in the next year? What trends should I be watching? What’s the forecast for my industry? But there’s one element of the future you might be overlooking: your retirement plan. Consider these advantages of establishing a retirement plan for your business: • You’ll build … [Read more...]
FINANCIAL FOCUS®: Don’t Lose Track of Financial Accounts
For years, people save and invest in 401(k) plans, IRAs and other financial accounts. They wouldn’t lose track of this money, would they? You might be surprised. About 1 in 7 people has unclaimed cash or property, totaling billions of dollars, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. People lose track of their money for a variety of … [Read more...]
FINANCIAL FOCUS®: Five Moves for Young Investors
If you’re just beginning your career, what are your financial priorities? You might have student loans to deal with. And you may even be thinking about saving for a downpayment on a house. These are certainly significant issues, and yet, you shouldn’t ignore your long-term goals, such as retirement – which is why you may want to get started as an investor. And as … [Read more...]