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January 22, 2014 

Report: December Was Strongest Jobs Growth Month in 2013

U.S. private-sector franchise jobs increased by 30,250 during the month of December 2013, according to the ADP National Franchise Report. BThe report measures monthly changes in franchise employment derived from ADP’s actual transactional payroll data.

 Equality In Employer Health Insurance Plans Delayed

January 21, 2014 

Equality In Employer Health Insurance Plans Delayed

Unless you’ve been living under a rock the last few years, you’re well-aware that the massive health care legislation known informally as “Obamacare” by both its detractors and proponents remains the law of the land.

 Does Mentoring Really Work for Accounting Firms?

January 20, 2014 

Does Mentoring Really Work for Accounting Firms?

As an avid reader and educator on talent development within our profession, I have long been an advocate of mentoring in order to develop future talent in our firms. The ideal is for firms to develop a program that pairs current leaders with future leaders to transfer knowledge and wisdom from one person to another.

Sandra Wiley

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January 17, 2014 

Saving for Retirement: What You Should Be Doing Now

You’ve heard the mantra a thousand times: It’s never too early to start saving and planning for retirement. Whether you’ve heeded that advice closely or have let time slip by, it’s also not usually too late to have a positive effect on your retirement finances.

Isaac M. O'Bannon

 Self-Employed Less Likely To Save Enough for Retirement

January 16, 2014 

Self-Employed Less Likely To Save Enough for Retirement

Self-employed workers, contractors and entrepreneurs often cite their independence as one of the biggest advantages to not having a traditional job, but being self-employed also means that individuals must exercise greater control over their retirement planning, since they usually do not have access to 401(k) pre-tax savings plans and automatic contributions.

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January 16, 2014 

Intuit Ranks 8th on Fortune’s Best Places to Work List

Fortune Magazine has ranked Intuit as No. 8 in its just-released list of Best Companies to work for in the United States, the company’s best ranking ever. In addition, the magazine also included Intuit on its list of Top 10 Perks.