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For Spenders, the Down Market Has an Upside.

Posted on August 18, 2011 by admin

Though saving money during tough economic times is always a smart idea, sometimes a little splurge here and there does not hurt either. Need a short trip to escape the daily grind? Now may be the time to start looking. … Continue reading →

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Best Belly-Fat Buster

Posted on August 18, 2011 by admin

Which should you cut back on first if you want to trim belly fat — carbs or fat?  You might think that dietary fat goes straight to your middle, but research suggests that too many empty carbs is really the … Continue reading →

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We’re Growing!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by admin

The Safe Harbor Family broke ground for Phase II of the Safe Harbor Center on Thursday, July 21.  Phase II will consist of 7 executive suites and 2 virtual offices in addition to a reception and break area.  There will … Continue reading →

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IRS Increases 2011 Standard Mileage Rates

Posted on June 30, 2011 by admin

The IRS released Announcement 2011-40 that increases the optional standard mileage rates due to recent gasoline prices. Effective July 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011, the new six-month rate for computing deductible business, medical, and moving expenses will increase by … Continue reading →

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Hatch Introduces Legislation to Strengthen, Expand HSAs, FSAs

Posted on June 1, 2011 by admin

Provides American Workers, Retirees with Common-Sense Way of Helping Pay for Health Services WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, today unveiled the Family and Retirement Health Investment Act of 2011, bicameral legislation … Continue reading →

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Sitting Can Be Dangerous

Posted on May 10, 2011 by admin

The human body is meant to move. That is the reason why doctors increasingly warn that sitting for long periods of time threatens wellness. Standing, on the other hand, promotes health. But exercise is the best. Sitting is, in fact, … Continue reading →

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Even our Government knows that quitting smoking is hard

Posted on April 28, 2011 by admin

…so they are offering some help!  Please visit their site at http://www.smokefree.gov/default.aspx.  Whatever stage you are in, from thinking about quitting, to trying to stay quit, they have something on the website that can help. There is also information about research … Continue reading →

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Ways To Save Money When You Travel

Posted on April 14, 2011 by admin

~ Money is only loaned to a man. He comes into the world with nothing, and he leaves with nothing.        —Will Durant Whether you’re planning a summer vacation or a weekend getaway, travel costs can add up quickly. Here are … Continue reading →

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Senate Sends 1099 Repeal Bill to President’s Desk

Posted on April 8, 2011 by admin

On Tuesday April 5th, there was a huge win for small business because additional new government red tape has been stopped before it was enacted.  The  U.S. Senate passed H.R. 4, the “Comprehensive 1099 Taxpayer Protection and Repayment of Exchange … Continue reading →

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Employee Loyalty is Associated with Greater Employee Satisfaction with Benefits

Posted on March 31, 2011 by admin

{From the 9th Annual Study of Employee Benefits Trends by MetLife} Benefits can be an effective tool for the task of building loyalty and job satisfaction.  Study findings reinforce the connection between satisfaction with benefits and employee loyalty.  In fact, … Continue reading →

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