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Christoper Seiz of The Mercadien Foundation Discusses Financial Literacy
Since 2004, the U.S. Senate has recognized April as National Financial Literacy Month in an attempt to encourage learning new financial skills, improve personal financial well-being and reduce the stigma…
Salvatore Zerilli on Navigating the Maze of Bank Regulations
Ever wonder why the name of your bank has changed eight times since you opened an account? With all the bank mergers taking place, it can be hard to remember…
Trenton Times Quotes Marguerite Mount on Overlooked Deductions
Each year, the complexities of our tax code cause many taxpayers to leave money on the table when filing their returns. As they say, you must pay taxes but you…
It’s a Taxing Time of Year for Companies in Bankruptcy
Keeping on top of tax compliance is one aspect of the working relationship that debtors and bankruptcy professionals have with accountants or financial advisors. One pitfall I’ve seen is that…
The Role of the Forensic Accountant in Fraud and Defalcation of Business Assets
In many cases the forensic accountant is engaged too late. This usually results from lack of knowledge of the critical importance of discovery during the first five days of an investigation.…
Would Your Nonprofit Benefit From an Alliance or Merger?
Nonprofits are finding it increasingly difficult to operate under the continued financial uncertainty and regulatory pressures of the last several years. Many have reached the point where they have begun…
Strengthen Your Municipal Management and Credit Rating
Ratings agencies track the financial condition of bond issuers and update their ratings if and when necessary. Many credit ratings are upgraded or downgraded by these agencies each year. Such…
The Importance of Succession Planning in Government
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Census of Governments report, the number of state and local government employees decreased 0.2% and 1.5%, respectively, from 2010 to 2011, the latest available…
National ‘America Saves’ Week – February 25th to March 1st
Looking to achieve a financial goal? Whether it is something small like the latest new gadget, large like a down payment for a house, or ongoing like retirement, saving is the best ways to get there.
Life Isn’t Short
The following is an excerpt from Mr. Kamen’s highly-acclaimed book, “Reclaim Your Nest Egg: Take Control of your Financial Future,” published by Bloomberg Press. We all know how hard it…