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By Liran Hirschkorn

It is widely known that individuals are the ones who are in charge of whether they want to have life insurance or not, but it is not a usual practice to incorporate this on a business level – i.e. on an employer and employee level. But while this is a good and optional idea, Read More

From retirement account contributions to self-employment expenses, don't overlook these five common tax deductions. Read More

2013 brought with it a 2 percent payroll tax increase. Find out how to properly assess the new payroll tax rate on employee paychecks and how the new payroll tax rate will affect big picture issues, like hiring, headcount, and company benefits. Read More

This shift from consumers buying low-end value brands to purchasing high-end brands, both in the liquor stores and in restaurants and bars, can be seen as a very positive sign for economic recovery, both for bars, liquor stores, spirits manufacturers, and even the economy as a whole. Read More

The question of whether or not your credit card rewards are income — and reportable to the IRS — depends on whether you are dealing with a rebate or a windfall. If it’s a windfall, you are supposed to report it as income and pay taxes on it. If it’s a rebate, though, you are in the clear. The good Read More

By Aurora Johnson

Self-employed individuals have flourished throughout the recession in the UK, with around 40% of all being created by freelancers and contractors. The number of freelancers has also increased by 9% since the beginning of the recession, and it’s thought that employers are choosi Read More

If you’ve been out of work for awhile, you may start to become “open” to more things. For example, you could start becoming open to the idea of going into business for yourself. And, some of the statistics out there are very convincing. But, are they all 100% true?


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By David Thomas

British Institutions have been shaken in the past few years. Although they’re still powerful, they no longer appear untouchable. Look in the newspapers today and you will see the story of Chris Huhne, a former Minister who faces jail time for lying about breaking the speed limit. Read More