BizOp Blogs

MarketWatch: 1. Inflation There’s no doubt about it: Inflation is a big risk for would-be retirees and current retirees. From 1980 to 2007, the annual inflation in the U.S. for all goods and services ranged from 1.1% to 8.9%, but averaged 3.5%, according to SOA. That means an item that cost $1... More

U.S. News & World Report: Running a small business can be a life-consuming process, so sometimes small-business owners miss the forest for the trees. Maybe that’s why only about 16 percent of businesses with fewer than 50 employees in the United States have 401(k) plans. Small-business owners... More

Work.com: Investing green with a piece of your retirement, business assets, or general investment portfolio not only sends an important message, but has a long term ability to profit as the world goes greener. Hardcore DIYers may want to take more risk by investing in individual stocks, but I would... More

5 tax-specific benefits that make the 401(k) a smart choice for any small business. Forbes.com: 1. Tax credits make it easy to get started: Businesses with fewer than 100 employees, but at least one besides the owner, qualify for a $500 tax credit to offset the administrative costs of the plan for each... More

New York Times: Bill Neugent, an engineer in McLean, Va., is doing his bit to ease the looming generational financial squeeze as the nation’s 75 million baby boomers begin to retire. He’s working longer. Mr. Neugent, 62, plans to work full time until he is 65 and then part time for the Mitre Corporation,... More

American Entrepreneurship: Tips from Brett Wilder: Everything possible should be done to seek sufficient financial capital for business purposes from sources other than retirement savings. Using money from retirement plans to start a new or buy an existing business can be very costly and cause devastating... More

NewsReleaseWire: The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics has projected that the number of Americans over the age of 65 will grow by 77.8 percent between the years 2010 and 2030. Meanwhile, survey data reported last month suggested that baby boomers fast-approaching retirement age might not leave the workforce... More

TheStreet: Evolution in the global capital markets and in investment vehicles is changing how investors must construct their portfolios to get the greatest return for a successful retirement. You need to examine the allocation of your retirement portfolio now, if you haven’t already. Ensuring... More

U.S. Department of Labor: Know Your Retirement Needs – Retirement is expensive. Experts estimate that you’ll need about 70% of your preretirement income – lower earners, 90% or more – to maintain your standard of living when you stop working. Take charge of your financial future. Start by... More

Increasing your net worth and decreasing your taxes–Those are 2 top priorities among most Americans. They are especially important for small business owners since they are taxed like individuals even though they are a business. CnnMoney.com introduces us to Bob Johnson, the CEO and Founder of... More