VIEWPOINT: Check fraud is on the rise
Recently, the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) issued a warning about check fraud and made an unusual request — it asked people to stop sending checks in the mail, and instead look to more secure ways of sending money. Read More
Ask Rusty: I’m Concerned About Social Security Solvency
Dear Rusty: I retired at age 58. My husband and I worked 40 years of employment each. I had a 401(k) only — no other benefits. Read More
STRATEGIC MINUTE: The solution for employee burnout? Proper team structure
The past 10-15 years of business have been dominated by an obsession with efficiency: How can we accomplish more work with fewer employees to save money and maximize profitability? Read More
Ask Rusty: About Social Security Benefits for my Minor Children
Dear Rusty: I will be 62 in 2024 and am considering starting Social Security benefits at that time. I will have two children under the age of 18. One of them will be 10 and the other 15. Will they be able to draw benefits in addition to my benefits? Read More
VIEWPOINT: Moving too fast makes you the perfect target for cyber fraud
Feeling busier than usual? Whether it’s the ongoing struggle to fully staff positions, trying to meet customer needs despite inflationary pressures, or just keeping ahead of rapidly changing economic news, it seems like businesses are stretched for time and business owners are feeling stressed and overwhelmed. Read More
VIEWPOINT: 4 Hallmarks of a Successful Agent-Client Relationship
In their classic book “The Trusted Advisor,” authors David Maister, Robert Galford, and Charles Green outline the necessary ingredients for a successful advisor-client relationship. Read More
Ask Rusty: How Much Can I Earn in my First Year on Social Security?
Dear Rusty: My 62nd birthday is in late August of this year. I would like to start collecting Social Security, but after reading about the need to keep my earnings less than $21,240 in the first year it doesn’t seem fair to those who have birthdays later in the year. Read More
VIEWPOINT: Get Creative in Three Areas to Win the Battle for Talent
The Federal Reserve’s March edition of the “Beige Book” provided a summary of an economy that is improving in many ways but continues to present challenges. Read More
VIEWPOINT: Planning a Benevolent Business Exit
If you’re a business owner, at some point you may begin thinking about an exit strategy. Sometimes that strategy presents itself in the form of an unplanned, unsolicited buyer. Read More
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