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Should You Start a Business in Retirement? Here's What You Need to Know
Whether you've always wanted to own your own company or just want to stay active or have more retirement money, starting a business in retirement is possible. Here's what to consider.
By Maurie Backman Published
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Kiplinger Business Spending Outlook: Still Cautious for Now
Economic Forecasts Businesses will invest more after the election is in the rearview mirror.
By David Payne Last updated
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Can You Be Fired for Going to Work When You're Contagious?
What's an employer to do when an employee shows up at the office with a cold or the flu and spreads germs to co-workers?
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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To Buck the Third-Generation Curse, Focus on the Family Story
The key is to motivate the next generations to contribute to the family business in a productive way. You can look to Lawrence Welk's family as a prime example.
By John M. Goralka Published
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What DOGE is Doing Now
The Kiplinger Letter As Musk's DOGE pursues its ambitious agenda, uncertainty and legal challenges are mounting — causing frustration for Trump.
By Matthew Housiaux Published
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How Small Businesses Can Clear the Economic Hurdles Ahead
Shifting rules on taxes, trade and regulation are creating uncertainty for SMBs. Owners can overcome that by focusing on efficiency, flexibility and investment.
By Mark Valentino Published
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Kiplinger Retail Outlook: Spending Pause is Likely Temporary
Economic Forecasts Retail sales pulled back in January, after a strong December, but may not be out of gas yet.
By David Payne Last updated
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A Move Away From Free Trade
The Letter President Trump says long-term gain will be worth short-term pain, but the pain could be significant this year.
By David Payne Published
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How Emerging Technologies May Influence the Future of Capital Markets
Updating legacy systems with next-generation AI can enable fully automated trading, risk assessment and liquidity optimization.
By Jabin Geevarghese George Published