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How to Fund a Buy-Sell Agreement

How important is proper estate planning for business owners? Consider this real-life scenario. The majority owner of a successful business, which had a buy-sell agreement in place, died unexpectedly. The buy-sell agreement was funded by a life insurance policy that was owned by the company. A valuation showed that the value of the company was significantly less than the value of the life insurance proceeds.



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Are Your Children Financially Savvy?

As the kids head back to school it's a good time to evaluate the financial literacy of your children. According to the Young Americans Center for Financial Education, less than 30 percent of young Americans are given the opportunity to take as much as one week's worth of course work in money management or personal finance in high school. It's truly up to parents to make sure their children have the tools needed to succeed financially. Here are a few suggestions to help teach your children the various disciplines of personal finance.



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Freshman Finance 101: Money management skills for college students

Don't wait until your college freshman heads off to school to teach them how to manage money. The Virginia Society of Certified Public Accountants (VSCPA) says that you can prepare your children for the rigors of managing a college budget by discussing monetary issues openly and teaching them the basics of personal finance. Here are some guidelines to help you get started.



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5 Steps to Building an Emergency Fund

An emergency fund is a kind of insurance policy against financial calamity. When you're suddenly faced with a bill you couldn't possibly have budgeted for, the money is there. In a worst-case scenario, like a computer replacing your job, the fund can cover your family's living expenses while you look for work. You can't afford not to have an emergency fund. Protect yourself by taking these steps.



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The Justice Department recently announced it has charged 11 people so far in the largest hacking and identity theft case in history. The perpetrators broke into the computer networks of several retailers and stole credit card, password, and other customer information. The security of your company's computer network is critical to safeguarding confidential information. A secure system is also essential to keep your business running smoothly. To
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You're probably knowledgeable about the fair market value approach of appraising a closely held business. But there's another standard that's not as well known but may be more appropriate in divorce cases in some states. Take a look at how one court applied the fair value method of valuing a business in a marital dissolution case.
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Your office is filled with simple technologythat you can maximize to save time, work and money. And of course, it helps cut down on human error. Click "Full Article" to get some tips on how you can effectively use faxes, e-mails and voice mail.
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When it comes to customer satisfaction, it's sink or swim. Customers want service and they want it now. In addition, they will compare your service to what they get from the competition. Here are the six stages of a more customer-friendly company.
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Essay: No Rest for the Wealthy
nytimes.com - Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:45:10 GMT

 Third train fatality reported in Oakland area
sfgate.com - Mon, 6 Jul 2009 00:39:43 GMT

 Economy unites generations; Parents, grandparents live together to make ends meet
deseretnews.com - Sun, 5 Jul 2009 23:50:46 GMT

 China reassures on dollar debate before G8
news.yahoo.com - Sun, 5 Jul 2009 23:50:04 GMT

 Walt Disney Monorail Crash kills 21-year-old pilot
ibtimes.com - Sun, 5 Jul 2009 23:46:29 GMT
 

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