America's housing crisis has reached a breaking point. With median home prices soaring past $400,000, the National Association of Home Builders reports that 60 percent of U.S. households can't even...
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Understanding The Q Ratio
When it comes to evaluating a business, there are many ways to perform a valuation. One way to do so is to use the Q Ratio. Known as Tobin's Q...
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New Rules for Inherited Traditional IRA Distributions
The rules for IRAs inherited after 2020 changed when Congress passed the Secure Act in 2019. The new rules eliminated the opportunity for non-spousal beneficiaries to “stretch” inherited IRA earnings...
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Get a Jump on Holiday Shopping: Key November Dates
For some of us, last-minute holiday shopping is just what we do. That said, it’s probably never fun, and two things invariably seem to happen: The gifts you want aren’t...
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Why Authorization Sprawl Is the Next Big Security Blind Spot and How to Fix It
Despite major investments in cybersecurity, organizations continue to face breaches. Most security mechanisms implemented guard against threats such as password theft. However, there is a growing concern with the unchecked...
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Controversial Defense Funding Bill, Shoring Up ESOP Plans, and Leave Benefits for Public Health Personnel
National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (S 2296) – Introduced by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-MS) on July 15, the Senate passed this legislation on Oct. 9. The bill...
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Financing Via Off-Balance Sheet Options
When it comes to business needs, securing financing is a top priority, particularly when starting out or for ongoing needs such as making payroll or paying for inventory. This financing...
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Understanding Contribution Margin After Marketing
Contribution margin after marketing (CMAM) measures how much money is generated per unit retailed after factoring in a company's variable costs, along with marketing costs.It's analogous with contribution margin, however,...
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Ideas for Small Business Succession Planning
It can be hard to build up your own business, but it can be harder to sell it for what it’s worth. In fact, only around three in 10 family-owned...
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How to Save Money with the Half Rule
What if you could lower your grocery bill without giving up the things you love, fight inflation, and have some money left at the end of the month? Sounds too...
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Enhancing Homebuyer Protections, Wildfire Risks, 911 Response and Domestic Manufacturing
Homebuyers Privacy Protection Act (HR 2808) – Introduced by Rep. John Rose (R-TN) on April 10, the House passed this bill on June 23, and the Senate passed it on...
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A Look at the Nonaccrual Experience Method
When it comes to running a business, having outstanding invoices that turn into uncollectible receivables or simply bad debt is a fact of life. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has...
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Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee 2024 Annual Report includes recommendations to Congress and IRS
IR-2024-175, June 26, 2024 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service Electronic Tax Administration Advisory Committee (ETAAC) released its 2024 annual report PDF today with a total of 12 recommendations –...
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U.S. Beneficial Ownership Information Reporting Begins
The U.S. Treasury recently enacted a new reporting requirement aimed at quashing illicit financial transactions. The agency believes that corporate anonymity is enabling money laundering, terrorism, and drug trafficking. As...
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