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Read on for practical advice to better manage your money and finances. This blog covers topics related to life and career changes, business ownership, taxes, investing and preparing for retirement (or just slowing down!) to offer readers a more informed financial life.

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401(k) Options When You're Laid Off or Switching Jobs

If you're part of a tech layoff or starting a new job, this post considers the options for the funds in your former employer’s 401(k) plan.

Benchmarking Your Small Business for Growth

When you're wearing every hat when running your business, it can be hard to take a step back to get more strategic about where it's going.

Avoid Lifestyle Creep When Your Income Increases: Try this 50/50 Rule for Saving & Spending

So you got a big raise. What's best to do, save it or spend it? What if the best answer is a little bit of both?

Women and Wealth at Work: Tips for Each Chapter of Your Career

Read on for financial planning tips for women to make the most of your financial situation throughout each stage of your career.

Employee Stock Purchase Plans: What to Know if You Participate

Wondering whether you should participate in your employer's Employee Stock Purchase Plan ESPP? Here's what to consider.

Small Business Retirement Plans: Comparing SIMPLE, SEP-IRA and SOLO 401(k)s

Learn about the different types of retirement savings plans available to small business owners: SIMPLE and SEP IRAs and Solo 401(k)s.

Stock Options: An Owner's Manual to Understand Them

Trying to understand your ISOs, NSOs or RSUs? Here's how to maximize your profit and minimize your taxes on them.

3 Investment Tips to Balance Saving & Raising a Family

Raising a family is rewarding─and expensive. Consider these three steps to support your family with a program of smart investing.