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 5 Steps to Financial Independence in 2014

January 14, 2014 

5 Steps to Financial Independence in 2014

The New Year is a great time to make some positive changes in your financial life. While Americans are good at creating resolutions, we often find them difficult to keep. We resolve to lose weight, save money or end bad habits, but few of us stick with those plans for long.

 National Employment Report Shows Growth in December

January 9, 2014 

National Employment Report Shows Growth in December

The latest National Employment Report shows that private-sector jobs increased by 238,000 from November to December, on a seasonally adjusted basis. The report is prepared monthly by payroll and benefits provider ADP, which collects the information from the actual payroll data of businesses who use its payroll services.

 California Job Opportunities Increasing

January 9, 2014 

California Job Opportunities Increasing

In a possible sign of better things to come, California saw solid gains in job vacancies advertised online in December, according to the latest statistics from the Conference Board.

 Worker Confidence Rebounded in December

January 8, 2014 

Worker Confidence Rebounded in December

In tandem with broader economic indicators, the Randstad US Employee Confidence Index, which tracks U.S. workers' perspectives around jobs and the economy each month, rose 0.7 points to 55.2 in December 2013. The Randstad Employment Tracker was conducted online by Harris Interactive between December 3 and 5 on behalf of Randstad and included 1,104 employed…

 As Healthcare Law Affects Insurance Rates, 401(k) Saving Drops

January 7, 2014 

As Healthcare Law Affects Insurance Rates, 401(k) Saving Drops

Tax deferred retirement savings accounts, especially 401(k)s, have long been a standard for American workers looking to ensure some savings and income during their retirement years. But the economy and recent changes to healthcare law and insurance premiums are having a negative effect on savings rates.

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January 3, 2014 

14 Top Income Tax Breaks Expiring in ‘14

When the ball dropped in Times Square at midnight on New Year’s Eve, it did more than signal the start of another year. It also officially closed the books on several significant tax breaks for individuals and small business owners. Unless these provisions are resurrected by a bipartisan Congress – no sure bet – they…