Knowledge and Insights

Offering resources and insights that help clients and communities

One of the ways Mercadien accelerates client and community success is by continually enhancing and sharing knowledge.  By offering our expertise and thought leadership on key business and industry trends and issues, we’re a better resource to you. It benefits everyone to keep minds sharp and fingers on the pulse of what’s critical in today’s dynamic environment.

We’re pleased to provide articles, news, and information to help you stay up-to-date on topics affecting your organization; learn about best practices and processes in relevant fields; and simplify the business and financial complexities you may face.

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Impact of New Flood Insurance – What You Need to Know

February 22, 2016 | By: Raji SathappanThe National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 and Flood Disaster Protection Act of 1973 (FDPA), as amended, govern the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). Among other things, these statutes require…Read More

$martWorkplace Roundtable Energizes Community Leaders

February 16, 2016We all need better ways to connect with and understand financial information; luckily, big change is underway. The Mercadien Foundation held a roundtable discussion on Monday, Feb. 1 to bring…Read More

What is Love?

February 16, 2016 | By: Christopher SeizAfter surviving Valentine’s Day now is a great time to talk about love and money especially if you spent more than you should have on February 14th.  In 2015, Valentine’s…Read More

Financial Literacy Month is Coming: Are You Ready?

February 16, 2016 | By: Marguerite L. MountIn an age where few things are still taboo topics, we need to recognize how life-changing it can be to talk about and learn about money. In 2004, Resolution 316…Read More

Congress Passes the PATH Act of 2015 and Makes Changes to Social Security in the Final Quarter of 2015

February 11, 2016 | By: Michelle V. EvermanKeeping year-end tax planning interesting right up until the end, Congress acted in late December to pass The Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act of 2015. This bill addresses…Read More

Managing New Year’s Resolutions – A Financial Perspective

February 11, 2016 | By: Holly SaboHappy New Year!  As you celebrated the end of 2015 and start of 2016, you probably spent a few moments reflecting on where life has brought you and envisioning where…Read More

Mercadien Foundation’s $martWorkplace Roundtable Energizes Community Leaders

February 10, 2016 | By: Christopher SeizWe all need better ways to connect with and understand financial information; luckily, big change is underway. The Mercadien Foundation sponsored a roundtable discussion at its office in early February…Read More

Michelle Everman Selected as PRCC Champion of Business Award Recipient

January 20, 2016Dear Friends, Welcome to 2016! The warm breezes of 2015 are now in the past and we can now look forward to the wonderful cold of winter and the beginning…Read More

Properly Allocate Your Combined Business & Vacation Travel Expenses

January 20, 2016 | By: Richard S. WillingerIf you go on a business trip within the U.S. and add on some vacation days, you know you can deduct some of your expenses. The question is how much.…Read More

How Buy-Sell Agreements Can Ensure Continuity

January 20, 2016 | By: Myron M. GellmanIf you own a closely held business with at least one other partner, certain steps can be taken to guard against business disruption if you or the partner unexpectedly dies…Read More