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Personal Finance   /  Retirement

Passed with bipartisan support late in 2022 as part of an overall budget package by Congress, the so-called Secure 2.0 provisions represent some of the most significant changes to federal laws around retirement plans. Even more than the original Secure Act from 2019, Secure 2.0 will make retirement savings easier and more accessible to many Americans and will make it easier for businesses of all sizes to offer plans and encourage their employees to participate.

Articles   /  Managing Your Business

Today's customers are accustomed to buying things from more sources and more devices with a wider variety of payment sources. Whether delivery is curbside, pick-up, or shipped, online shopping, mobile payment apps and electronic transactions are here to stay. If you're looking to make your business more accessible and flexible, here's what you need to know.

Personal Finance   /  Managing Your Money

No matter your age, income or marital status, your assets will be distributed to someone else when you die. While a last will and testament captures your wishes for who inherits what, there are a number of steps you can take to ensure your beneficiaries receive assets more quickly, easily and with as few probate court costs and attorney fees as possible.

Personal Finance   /  Home Ownership

Buying a home in a rising rate environment can be tough. Will they keep climbing? Will they ever go lower? Is now the right time, or did I miss my chance? And will we have to win a bidding war to get a contract? Follow these guiding principles for any market environment.

Articles   /  Managing Your Business

No matter the business hours you keep, eCommerce can extend your “open for business” timeframe, offering convenience and potential advantages over competitors. It can also provide an additional revenue stream to help grow your business more quickly. The best way to manage eCommerce in the long term is with an all-in-one payment gateway. Merchant Services Advisor Mike Tesoro outlines the options and highlights the advantages.

Fraud and Security   /  Safe Practices for Businesses

Are you prepared for a cyberattack? You may have tech protection, but what about the losses and expenses caused by an attack? Most policies lack the coverage you would need to cover damages to yourself and your customers, not to mention the ransom you might have to pay for data recovery. Here’s what to look for when you’re shopping for coverage against cyberattacks.

Personal Finance   /  Managing Your Money

Cash apps are so convenient when you need to split a dinner tab with friends or pay a babysitter or dog-walker. But they're also easy money for scammers who trick people into sending them cash, and it's near impossible to get it back once you approve the payment. Here are some common scams to watch out for.