Which Company is Cheaper for Auto Insurance?

I’ve had my auto insurance with State Farm for the past few years, and every year their car insurance premiums have been going up. It was only a few dollars difference and I just ended up paying the higher rate. But when I recently received a new renewal notice, their …

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Biden American Rescue Plan (ARP) – The Final Stimulus Package in 2021

President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion stimulus proposal called the American Rescue Plan (ARP) has now been passed in Congress. It contains several provisions to help small business, local governments and low and middle class households. This includes additional economic impact payments (a.k.a stimulus checks) and a further extension of unemployment benefits. You can see …

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How to Succeed in Business Over The Long Term

The value added column in the Washington Post highlighted the small business success story of Steve Fleishman, founder and president of Bethesda Bagel. He built the business from scratch to a franchise and manufacturing enterprise that delivers 15,000 bagels daily to 200 wholesale clients, that enabled him and his partners …

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2013 Home Energy Tax Credits Extended

[2013 Update] As part of the deal to avert the fiscal cliff, legislated under the American Taxpayer Relief Act (ATRA) of 2012, certain energy tax credits were extended into 2013.  You can read this article for an overview of these credits and other 2013 income tax related changes. The$500 tax credit for installing …

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