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5 Long-Term Financial Goals and How to Achieve Them

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These goals provide motivation, direction and discipline when managing your finances. Save for retirement Expected time: 10-35 years Account types: Retirement plans including IRAs, 401(k)s and pensions Planning for retirement is one of the most common long-term financial goals.

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How Financial Wellness Programs Can Benefit Employees and Employers

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Gone are the days when new employees received a list of the company holidays during onboarding and a packet with information about how to sign up for health care and retirement benefits. Employers are now providing a broader suite of benefits and are increasingly recognizing the importance of financial wellness programs for employees.

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The 2021 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide

Productivityist

It’s 2020 and it’s time for a new holiday gift guide. This year, I’ve got 20 other ideas for you – some ideas that you may want to steal and buy for yourself this holiday season! They’re a thoughtful and practical gift that I believe is worth gifting this holiday season (or anytime, really).

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How to Handle Haters: Advice from 3 Resilient Entrepreneurs

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After I retired, my wife and family wanted me to take a predictable, boring agency job. I managed to find some C-suite executives who supported and encouraged me, which gave me confidence I was not getting from loved ones. I managed not to become bitter and to push through all doubts , to emerge as a major player in my sector.

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Book Review: The Gig Economy

Small Business Labs

The holidays were quite hectic this year. How to create a Gig Economy financial plan that is flexible, low-­‐leverage, aligned with personal values and addresses retirement. How to manage time effectively and make the most of the variable work hours associated with Gig Economy work.   And we're glad we did.

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5 Reasons Being Self Employed Sucks

Productivity Bits

The most difficult part of dealing with an unsteady income is learning how to manage your money. Retirement Benefits. Contributions to a retirement plan are usually matched by an employer, and many businesses offer pensions and other benefits to ease the transition into old age. No Paid Vacation.

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Dry promotions: Definition, considerations, and guidelines for employers

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The employee may even gradually assume some supervisory responsibilities without receiving an official promotion to management. This is especially common in smaller businesses where official management roles may be limited, or at start-ups where employees are expected to wear many hats and job roles are less clearly defined.