May 20, 2014
Workers Cite Internal Factors as Cause of Financial Stress
Financial stress among employees increased significantly in 2013 as more people cited internal factors as the cause of their stress, according to a recent survey.
May 15, 2014
Which States Have the Best 401(k) Growth?
Which states have the best 401(k) plans? That question isn't usually tied to geography, but financial advisory firm Judy Diamond Associates has found some key differences and benefits based on location.
April 10, 2014
Americans More Focused on Personal Finances
Despite continued minor improvement in the economy, most Americans are still worried and are increasingly focusing on improving their personal finances, according to a new report.
April 9, 2014
CFOs Focusing More on Financial Planning for Strategy
A new survey of the top financial leaders in America's businesses shows that they are becoming more strategic in their decision-making, and also relying more on financial planning when developing and guiding their corporate strategy.
April 4, 2014
Financial Planner Shares 3 Smart Tips for Retirement
With home ownership, job opportunity and retirement security in decline, an Allstate/National Journal Heartland Monitor poll shows that most Americans agree with what the experts have said. Seven in 10 think that tomorrow’s adults – today’s kids – will have less financial security than adults today.
March 31, 2014
Square Expands Partner Program, Integration with Xero & QuickBooks
Mobile credit card acceptance vendor Square has launched a new software partner platform that includes integration with Xero and QuickBooks. The collaboration is focused on building new applications that complement Square’s set of business services.
March 18, 2014
New York Firm Named Best Accountancy by Hedgeweek for 4th Year
For the fourth straight year, the New York-based accountancy Anchin, Block & Anchin has again been named the Best North American Accounting Firm in the annual Hedgeweek awards.
March 11, 2014
FICO to Release New Credit Scoring System
Credit and business analysis company FICO has announced a change to the well-known FICO Score, the most commonly-used measure of U.S. consumer credit risk. The new scoring system will be available beginning this summer.
March 3, 2014
Small Businesses Missing Out on Time-Saving Tech
The results show that more than half of small businesses surveyed still use manual processes, such as a spreadsheet or pen and paper, to track finances. In addition, almost 40 percent of these businesses are spending multiple days on tax preparation.
February 27, 2014
How to Increase Retirement Savings
It’s never too late to begin. The sooner you start contributing to your employer-sponsored retirement plan or IRA, the better your chances for building a significant savings cushion.
February 27, 2014
Income Taxes for Retirees: Easier, But Still Complex for Some
Think taxes get a lot easier when you retire? Like everything else in life, it depends, especially since the tax aspects of Social Security, 401(k) withdrawals and IRAs can get pretty confusing.
February 24, 2014
America Saves Week Reminds Everyone to be Prepared
Are you saving enough for retirement and overall financial security? Now many be a good time to examine just how prepared you are.