Offering the program is required for California companies that employ 5 or more people (including part-time employees). Businesses are subject to steep penalties for non-compliance.
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As more commerce moves to digital mediums, so have the criminals. There were more than 300,000 internet crime complaints in 2017, with reported losses of more than $1.4 billion
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“Today there are around 4,000 stocks that trade on major exchanges, and over 22,000 ways to invest in them…”
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2019 California Women for Ag Steak and Prawn Dinner!
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“If the investor doesn’t win, everyone else in the process has failed”
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Saving for college can be a team sport! Read on ways to get family and friends involved in saving for your kids’ future
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Ponzi Schemes- the history behind them and common red flags investors should look for
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Differences between an IRA, Roth IRA and 401(k) explained in 2 minutes
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Northern California has seen its share of devastation in recent months and the outpouring of support and donations in our community has been remarkable.
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There’s been a growing concern that the current bull market in US stocks has been the longest in history. (A “bull market” is defined as a market rally that typically can spans months or years. It is declared over when a 20% price drop occurs).
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Last week I (Renée) had the great opportunity to volunteer with Cyndi Arregui at the KRCR and Salvation Army of Chico Carr Fire telethon.
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2018's stock market returns started off looking like an EKG heart monitor; spikes, drops and some temporary flat lining.
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For all the recent company setbacks, this may be the most embarrassing for General Electric. The Dow Jones Industrial average is dropping General Electric this week after being included for over 111 years.
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Knowing it’s time to retire can be a challenge for most people. Questions abound: Am I able to work a couple more years? What will I do with my free time? How much income can I expect from my savings and social security?
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The thought of our parents getting older can bring forward a lot of emotions. It can be difficult to see physical and mental change in the people who took care of us as we grew up.
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The new tax code has revealed some cuts to income tax brackets, introduced new deductions, and eliminated others. We'd like to share the following 10 takeaways (along with others) which might impact our friends and clients in 2018 and beyond
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Saving for retirement is much different than planning for income during retirement. When you decide to stop working, replacing the certainty of a paycheck and other benefits can be a logistical and emotional challenge.
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Most people I’ve talked to aren’t excited about investing in the stock market these days. Worries about valuations, economics, politics, etc. are common reasons cited.
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It’s quite common to put off financial organization and planning as it can be overwhelming and confusing. Most people we meet with have some variation of the following question: What's the right thing to do first?
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