Gold futures finished sharply lower Friday, snapping a five-session streak of record settlements, as investors contended with a firming U.S. dollar and a monthly employment report on the U.S. labor market that fell mostly in line with expectations.
6 ways to boost your emergency fund in a pandemic economy
As many of us grapple with the coronavirus pandemic, the importance of an emergency fund has come into sharp focus. But how do you save in a pandemic economy?
While it's not easy, there are some strategies you can follow to boost your emergency fund - even when...
4 major pandemic challenges facing leaders and how to solve them
It's hard to be a leader in the best of times, and the Covid-19 pandemic crisis has created an entirely new set of challenges. In the Q2 2020 Vistage CEO Confidence Index survey, a survey conducted by my own company, we asked our community of small- and midsize-business leaders what their...
How to use variable pay in your small business
You have to spend money to make money. It’s an adage few can refute.
Variable pay is one of those business expenses which, when effectively implemented, can yield handsome returns.
The basics of building a budget for your business
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As a business owner, you’re likely facing a monumental challenge to navigate the public health crisis and economic stress triggered by COVID-19.
Maybe you’ve struggled through a complete business shutdown. Maybe you have a higher risk tolerance or more liquidity to help cope. But like many business owners, you may...
Avoid making these investment mistakes, the pros warn
If you’re invested in the stock market, you may be familiar with the good feelings that can take over when share prices — and your portfolio value — are climbing higher.
You may want to scrutinize that emotion.