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Ask Rusty: About Working While Collecting Early SS Benefits
Dear Rusty: How much would be withheld from my Social Security benefits? I am 62 and can claim about $1,900 a month now. I’m still
VIEWPOINT: Digital vs. Traditional Marketing: Who Wins?
“When used together, traditional and digital marketing can reach more audiences, build and keep trust, and motivate buying from consumers who otherwise might tune out
VIEWPOINT: Can your daily chores provide all the exercise you need?
When we were young and in good health it seldom, if ever, occurred to us that one day we would be too old to dance
VIEWPOINT: Good cyber hygiene is essential to your personal and business information
Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, sanitation and hygiene took center stage. We saw long and detailed news articles on proper handwashing techniques, accompanied by soap
VIEWPOINT: Adapting Our Roles to Thrive in an Unstable Economy
While many of the current business challenges share a common theme — inflation, labor shortages, supply chain challenges, health-care costs — each industry is impacted
CEO FOCUS: Green CHIPS Legislation to Help Drive Opportunity and Growth
Green CHIPS is a significant piece of legislation with the potential to have long-term impact by attracting billions in new private investment and leveraging billions
Ask Rusty: Must I Pay Income Tax on my SS Benefits?
Dear Rusty: I do not recall the rules on my income-tax obligation for Social Security (SS) benefits. Can you please explain these rules to me?
VIEWPOINT: N.Y. Approves First Regulations for Adult-Use Cannabis
On June 1, 2022, the Cannabis Control Board (CCB) approved the first set of regulations for New York State’s adult-use cannabis industry. The regulations establish
VIEWPOINT: Why Government Entities Should Outsource Their Accounting
Government leaders must manage several moving parts, issues, and responsibilities at any given time in order to be successful. Accounting does not have to be
VIEWPOINT: The Death of the 60-40 Portfolio has been Exaggerated
The financial markets are off to a rough start in 2022. Through May 31, the S&P 500 equity index posted a -12.21 percent return while
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