There are approximately 1.3 million active-duty military personnel in the United States, bravely putting their lives on the line for American civilians at a moment’s notice. Heroism runs deep in the American military, but these types of careers might come with a price. When your job carries a certain level ...
2022 has been an economic roller coaster, and many investors may be wondering what their next best step should be. While taking the long-term view is always the wisest course, there are moves you can make to take advantage of the current conditions whether you are saving for a short-term ...
About 1 in 4 Americans has a disability that affects their cognition, hearing, mobility, vision or their ability to live independently, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). If this describes you, and you have trouble making ends meet, a number of programs are available to ...
Inflation is on the rise in the US, recently hitting its highest level since 1982. You’ve likely already felt the impacts of this the last time you bought groceries, filled up your gas tank, or went out to eat. It seems like prices on everything has increased, putting a financial ...
Financial stability doesn’t just happen; you need to put a financial strategy in place and take some important steps to ensure that you and your family have the resources you need when you need them. By taking the following actions, you’ll be taking charge of your finances and paving the ...
As you enter the later years of life, one of your top priorities should be to ensure that you have the financial security needed to have a comfortable retirement. This is especially important for women because, on average, women live four to five years longer than men, they may make ...
Data Privacy Day — held on January 28th each year — is an international effort to raise awareness about the importance of respecting privacy, protecting data, and enabling trust. Cybercrimes such as identity theft and online scams continue to take a staggering toll across the globe, with 15 million data ...
Make the new year an opportunity for growth and fulfillment, even during one of the most challenging eras for small business owners.Alykhan Jetha (AJ), an Entrepreneurs' Organization (EO) member in Toronto, is the founder and CEO of Marketcircle Inc., developer of the award-winning Daylite CRM (customer relationship manager) and productivity ...
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is a hot topic in business circles. For more information on the basics of ESG, click here. Valley Bank has made ESG a priority and has dedicated resources and leadership toward the effort, including convening an ESG Council. As a regional organization itself, Valley understands the ...
More than ever, today’s consumer is focused on sustainability and will choose to patronize businesses that embrace environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. A report from PwC found 80% of consumers said they were more likely to buy from a company that supports the environment, and approximately 85% of employees prefer ...
Over the past few years, women have increasingly found success as business owners – in fact research shows that in 2021 nearly half of new business owners were female, compared with just over a quarter in 2019.As a women business owner, you undoubtedly juggle endless responsibilities, which can lead to ...
Selling a business can be exciting, stressful, and life-changing all at once.Congratulations! You’ve beaten the odds, built an enduring, valuable company, and are looking to sell it. If you’re like most business owners, you’re primarily focused on working with your investment banker and M&A attorney to get the best price ...