For many of us, the new year means a fresh start and the chance to set new goals. As you consider your resolutions, you may want to add “strengthen my financial foundation” to the list. Here are five ways you can put yourself on firmer financial footing in 2021: 1. Identify what’s working and what…
At this time of year, you often hear advice to take steps before year-end to limit your tax liability. Yet 2020 is a unique year in a variety of ways — while many of the normal rules regarding managing income and timing deductions still apply, new provisions for 2020 have been implemented by the Coronavirus…
College’s popularity among recent high school graduates is at an all-time high here in the United States. Many young Americans feel like attending college is their only viable option after graduating from high school. Whether you’re dead-set on enrolling in a two- or four-year university or not, you should know how to select the right…
A few months ago, financial experts started sharing their predictions for the stock market due to the coronavirus pandemic. There was a significant dip in many popular stocks, and investment gurus warned that this was a good time to pay attention to stocks that remained stable over a long period of time. Since then, the…
As a year full of changes and challenge draws to a close, The Activ Consulting Group is launching several free webinars to help businesses and individuals meet their goals. Built on a foundation in marketing, communications and management, Activ is committed to helping organizations and individuals navigate change. “Through the pandemic, we have helped clients…
The little plant-based food delivery service that has started a trend By Terry Miller We’ve heard about plant-based foods for a while now. Initially, it was thought of as a trend that wouldn’t last. However, consumers and businessmen and women have proved, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that plant-based foods are not only healthy…
It’s true! This has become a big problem for businesses with remote employees, employees who work from home or employees who use company technology outside of the business walls (like at coffee shops or airports. Hackers use public hot spots to circulate malware and steal data. Sometimes they even set up fake hot spots with…
A firewall is a device that acts like a security cop watching over your computer network to detect unauthorized access and activity — and every business and individual needs one. However, your firewall is completely useless if it is not set up or maintained properly. Your firewall needs to be upgraded and patched on a…
