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After the deal closes
After weeks or months of burning the midnight oil, the M&A deal has finally closed. The closing dinner comes and goes as buyers and sellers alike breathe a collective sigh […]
Seven must-know accounting changes
There are a number of new rules that will have accounting and reporting implications for 2010 year end annual reports. They vary from changing the timing of financial results to […]
Five great investment moves for 2011
There is no better time than the new year to groom your portfolio. We have already had a few good years in the stock market and some great years in […]
Reduce your 2010 taxes—it’s not too late!
Even though its 2011, there may still be ways to reduce 2010 taxes. Funding an IRA between now and April 15 is one of the few remaining methods to reduce […]
The credit conversation
Personal lending occupied a completely different world just two years ago. Floating on easy credit and subprime loans were the way for some, and then the bubble burst on those […]
What’s your financial IQ?
Imagine you’re on a TV quiz show. The host turns to you and offers a list of topics, one of which is Your Personal Finances. Based on your knowledge, is […]
Things are looking up
The Vectra Bank Colorado Small Business Index for Colorado measured 105.8 in November, up from a revised 103.6 in October, reflecting increased opportunities for businesses to hire workers and a […]
Which business for the self-employed?
It’s no secret that small business is big business in Colorado, constituting nearly 98 percent of the state’s businesses and about half of the total employees. During economic turmoil as […]
Invest in your health
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) has altered much of the traditional health insurance landscape. One health insurance plan that has remained virtually unchanged is the High Deductible […]
Celebrate abundance—financial and otherwise
For me, Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for my many blessings and to celebrate abundance. It is also a time to reflect upon the seventh step in the […]
Cramming for college
Few would dispute the value of a college education. Aside from the personal and intellectual growth, the financial reward is undeniable. In the U.S., four-year college degree graduates earn on […]
Benefit trends to watch for in 2011
Colorado’s workforce is considered one of the top in the nation, including a designation by Forbes magazine as one of the two best labor pools in the country. The positive […]
