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The 8 Biggest Financial Mistakes to Avoid in Your 60s

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People in their 60s often face the decades in two parts: the run-up to retirement and retirement itself. Although retirement may have a date on the human resources calendar, it can—and perhaps should—involve years of transition. They’ve been in this accumulation mode of building up their assets,” she says.

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Business finance: The ultimate guide for non-finance people

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The catch is that a business’s fiscal year does not have to line up with the traditional calendar year. However, to avoid confusion, most companies ensure that their fiscal year aligns with the current calendar year. It also depends on the health of the economy, as banks are less willing to give out business loans during recessions.

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Sorting out taxes and reporting for a deceased employee

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health, dental, vision, retirement) and involuntary deductions, like garnishments. Wages and accrued benefits paid in the same calendar year as death are exempt from income tax withholding, but are subject to FICA and FUTA. Out of the deceased employee’s final regular pay, deduct for all voluntary benefits (e.g.,

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1099 vs W-2: The difference between employees and contractors

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Employers must send Copy A of Form W-2 to the Social Security Administration (SSA) to report the wages paid and taxes collected for their employees during the previous calendar year. Medical and health care payments. Form W-2 filing requirements. Employers also have to send a copy of the W-2 to the employee. Prizes and awards.

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How to become a Type-A maniacal entrepreneur 

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

The first key to maniacal focus is a fundamental shift in the way you look at your life, your work and your calendar. A lot of entrepreneurs who value “balance” tend to get caught up in a microscopic struggle where each day of life is a quest to optimize between work, health, friends, family and whatever else is on your priority list.

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How to become a Type-A maniacal entrepreneur 

The Shrink for Entrepreneurs

The first key to maniacal focus is a fundamental shift in the way you look at your life, your work and your calendar. A lot of entrepreneurs who value “balance” tend to get caught up in a microscopic struggle where each day of life is a quest to optimize between work, health, friends, family and whatever else is on your priority list.

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Ensuring payroll compliance in 2024: What’s new?

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It provides provisions aimed at improving employee retirement outcomes and makes starting 401(k) plans more attractive and beneficial for employers – even those with 50 or fewer employees. encourages employers to provide retirement plans by offering tax incentives and credits. How does it do that?

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