Can playing games really improve your workplace? Indeed, this is true. Gamification has been shown to improve employee engagement, heighten motivation and expand retention. Click through to learn how to implement gamification within your company.According to trustworthy, game-related news source Newzoo, it is anticipated that the video game industry will reach $200 billion this year. […]
At first glance it seems obvious what the difference is between a hobby and a business. But the IRS draws a heavy line between them. Click through for insights into IRS regulations to help you learn when your hobby becomes a profit-making entity.Is your hobby a business? It matters to the IRS. The agency says […]
Summary: Need money for college? Loans are available, but your options can get confusing. Which programs are out there, and are they right for you? Click through to learn about borrowing options so you can make informed choices about financing college. Planning for college for yourself or a child? If you can’t pay cash for your […]
Summary: Contributing to your workplace retirement plan, avoiding withdrawals, paying off debts, and setting up multiple sources of income are four ways to retire sooner. Click through for more ideas on how to put your work life behind you at a younger age. Retiring early is a goal for many people. However, according to findings from […]
Summary: Do you want to provide for a surviving spouse yet maintain control of how your trust’s assets are distributed once that spouse dies? The qualified terminable interest property trust may be the tool you need. Click through to learn what a QTIP trust lets you do. A qualified terminable interest property, or QTIP, trust provides […]
Summary: A life insurance policy is considered property, and that means it can be sold. This can prove advantageous in difficult circumstances. Click through to discover what life settlements can do and what they can’t do. A life settlement is a way to get cash for a life insurance policy you no longer need or can […]
Summary: We are often urged, with good reason, to make a will to help put our lives in order. It’s a responsible and worthwhile thing to do — but not the only thing. Click through to learn when a will is not the best route. Making a will is the primary way to transfer ownership of […]
Filial responsibility laws are legal rules that hold adult children financially responsible for their parents’ medical care when parents are unable to pay. Click through to learn how they can impact parents’ long-term health care concerns.
Summary: 529 savings plans can do more than just help you pay for college, and now is a good time to consider just how flexible they can be. Click through to take advantage of the myriad benefits of a 529 plan in a pandemic-affected economy. The coronavirus upended the lives of many college students […]