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Enhanced Funding for Shooting Practice and Bulletproof Vests

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Service2Client

Target Practice and Marksmanship Training Support Act (H.R. 1222 – The Pittman-Robertson Act, passed in 1937, imposes an excise tax on the sale of firearms, archery gear and ammunition. Those proceeds are used to fund hunter education programs, land acquisition … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Congress at Work |

Small Business Survey: How Are Today’s SMBs Using Technology?

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Service2Client

One way to reduce the overhead associated with hiring workers is to make efficient use of technology. According to a recent survey by CompTIA, 73 percent of midsize businesses and 56 percent of firms with fewer than 20 employees say … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, What's New in Technology |

Best Road Trips on a Budget

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Service2Client

Summer is here and it’s time for getting out of town. However, you don’t want to set off on the open road without a plan. While there are an endless number of places to visit across the United States, here … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Tip of the Month |

Social Security: News, Tips and Trends

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Service2Client

There are a number of threats that both retirees and pre-retirees are facing right now when it comes to drawing Social Security benefits. For example, there’s a new scam this year. Seniors are being solicited by callers who claim to … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Financial Planning |

How Will Increased Business Productivity Impact Business Earnings Reports?

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Service2Client

During the first three months of 2019, non-farm labor productivity grew 3.6 percent, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is coupled with a 4.1 percent increase in output, along with hours worked increasing by one-half of one … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Stock Market News |

How to Make the Most of Margins and Markups

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Service2Client

When it comes to gross margins and the American economy, they vary widely throughout the country’s industries. When New York University’s Leonard N. Stern School of Business recently compiled gross margin statistics for January 2019, they found the low end … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, General Business News |

When Saving for Retirement in Taxable Account Is a Good Idea

Posted on June 1, 2019 by Service2Client

Most people associate saving for retirement with tax deferred or non-taxable accounts: 401(k)s, 403(b)s, Traditional IRAs, Roth IRAs, etc. The tax benefits of these types of retirement accounts give individuals advantages over simply investing in a regular taxable brokerage account. … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, Tax and Financial News |