When and how to amend your tax return
Not every tax mistake may require you to file an amended return, but some mistakes are important to correct. If you made a minor mistake in addition or…
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Are you insured for spring disasters?
Beautiful spring brings May flowers and sunny weather. But it can also bring tornados, hurricanes, earthquakes and floods. Insurance policies are pretty…
8 tips to save on energy this summer
1. Seal it up. Insulate the attic; stop air leaks; install energy efficient windows when it’s time to buy new ones. 2. Plant trees. Carefully positioned…
Store cards do hard credit pull
At the checkout, the clerk asks if you want a whopping 20 percent off your purchase. You only have to apply for a store card. No matter how the pitch…
Business braces for rising gas prices
It’s one of the most visible commodities and its price affects us every day: Gasoline. And experts predict that small businesses will be hit this summer…
The American Rescue Plan: What’s in it for small businesses
The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was signed by President Biden on March 11, and small businesses owners should be aware: You may stand to benefit from…
Go Global: The other Amazons worldwide
Amazon may have been the original get-it-cheap-and-get-it-fast online retail giant, but other countries have their own versions, too, and many are open…
A business reimagined
Business reimagined: Paint-by-number is back Paint-by-number kits were first developed in 1950 by an artist named Dan Robbins, who pitched the idea to his…
Need inspires solutions: The invention and re-invention of the odometer
Whether plotting a road trip or training for a triathlon, we need our odometers. But did you ever wonder how they were invented? The odometer was actually…
A dismal start to 2021 leaves supply chains in chaos
A port in Los Angeles is three weeks behind and there’s a traffic jam of ships. So, containers don’t get off the ships. That means an automaker doesn’t…