5 Ways To Enhance Your Small Business Cyber Security

Posted on: 5 June 2017

Cyber-attacks can happen to anyone and to any business—regardless of size. In fact, if you own a small business, you may be at a higher risk of experiencing an attack if you lack resources dedicated to cyber security. You may feel your business is not a target because there is not much to steal. However, your small business has plenty of valuable information that criminals are looking for, like bank account information, customer and employee records, and access to your company's finances.
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Three Reasons To Consider A 15-Year Mortgage

Posted on: 29 May 2017

Too often people look at their monthly payments for a mortgage and automatically decide on a 30-year versus a 15-year mortgage. But there are good reasons to consider a 15-year mortgage. The following are three of them. If you are in your middle ages, it can help you after retirement If this is a mortgage for a new home purchase and your expected retirement age is still in a time frame that is greater than a 15-year mortgage, it may be a good fit for your retirement planning.
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Planning For Retirement When You're Self-Employed

Posted on: 20 April 2017

Planning for retirement can be a daunting task when you're self-employed, but it doesn't have to be. Knowing how to manage your income and set aside for savings will help push you closer to your financial goals. Making Room To Set Aside If you're self-employed, your income may fluctuate. This can make it really hard to set aside for retirement. The good news is, you can beat the feast or famine mindset by giving yourself a paycheck.
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Considering Co-Signing on a Bail Bond? Understand Your Responsibilities First

Posted on: 13 April 2017

It's the middle of the night and you're awoken by a frantic phone call from a friend or family member. The individual has been arrested, and they need you to co-sign on their bail bond before they can be released. In many states, the court will allow your friend or family member to hire a bail bondsman. The co-signer will pay a premium to the bondsman, and the bondsman in turn guarantees the remainder of the bond.
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