Small Business July 17, 2025
Back-to-School Season Gets Early Start
The early start is up from 55% last year and is the highest since NRF started tracking early shopping in 2018.
March 6, 2013
Survey: Fuel costs, digital currency and cyber terrorism are key factors driving global business change
Rising fuel costs, cyber-security and the emergence of digital currency were identified as the key factors driving change.
March 5, 2013
Many Americans plan on spending all or part of income tax refund, instead of saving
Nearly a third (30 percent) are Unaware of the End of the Payroll Tax Holiday and Smaller Paychecks This Year
March 4, 2013
Consumer groups and state, federal regulators worry about equity crowdfunding small businesses
Soon, a new dimension to online fundraising, known as equity crowdfunding, will be available to investors, and that has regulators and consumer advocates on edge.
March 4, 2013
Deloitte and PwC win four AMCF awards
AMCF Gives Awards in 11 Categories for Value and Excellence in Consulting
February 28, 2013
It’s “America Saves Week”: Financial professionals offer tips on saving
Hundreds of not-for-profit organizations, financial institutions, government agencies and financial professional groups have joined together to support America Saves Week from Feb 25 through March 2, 2013.
February 26, 2013
Changing jobs? Tax experts say what NOT to do with a 401(k)
Perhaps you are one of the thousands who lost their jobs during this economic downturn, or you’re thinking that you might be laid off and are wondering how to plan for it.
February 25, 2013
401k Plan Fees Declined in 2012
The study shows the small plan average investment expense went from 1.38% to 1.37%, while the large plan average investment expense declined from 1.05% to 1.00%.
February 24, 2013
Small businesses see potential positives and perils from crowd-funding
A 2012 federal law known as the JOBS Act opens the door to allowing small, privately owned businesses to market ownership stakes in their ventures to people over the Internet.
February 21, 2013
Do smartphones make people smarter with money?
Banking & Investing Online Boosts Awareness, But Not Savings
February 19, 2013
Survey says 65.6% of Texans plan to pay down debt with their tax refunds
According to a survey by the Texas Credit Union League (League), 65.6 percent of Texans who participated in a recent League survey said they plan to use their tax refund to pay off debt. Similarly, 45.9 percent of Texans plan to use their refund to jump start their savings.
February 12, 2013
Study: 40% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck
More than four in 10 Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and nearly one in 10 doesn't earn enough to pay for essentials, according to a study released Tuesday.
February 11, 2013
Checking your credit report for errors
As many as 25 percent of credit reports may include incorrect information, which can lead to loan denials or higher rates.