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Daily Herald

For small businesses, these are the 3 economic metrics that really matter in 2025

(This column originally appeared in The Daily Herald) If you’re running a business you have to pay close attention to the economy. Failure to do so…

Gene MarksMay 25, 2025

Philly.com

With stock prices falling, consider ‘tax-loss harvesting’ to stay invested

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) U.S. stock prices have significantly dropped over the past week and — thanks to changing government policies and other factors…

Gene MarksMarch 18, 2025

Philly.com

Big changes are coming to retirement plans in 2025. Here’s what small businesses should know.

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) As we near the end of 2024, it’s important for business owners to understand impending changes in retirement plan…

Gene MarksDecember 24, 2024

Guardian

Any US interest cut would be good — but don’t expect miracles right away

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Inflation is declining, the jobs market is cooling and it looks pretty certain that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates…

Gene MarksAugust 25, 2024

Guardian

Boomers are selling businesses to millennials in a generational handover

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) When you hear “startup”, you might think of the millions of entrepreneurs who have founded new businesses over the past few…

Gene MarksAugust 18, 2024

Philly.com

How local realtors are adapting to big changes in their industry

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) New rules going into effect in August will allow buyers and sellers to more easily negotiate the commissions they pay…

Gene MarksJuly 23, 2024

Philly.com

Getting a bank loan for your business is tougher this year — but not impossible

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Are high interest rates impacting the ability of small businesses to get a bank loan? Seems so.…

Gene MarksJanuary 24, 2024

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A Conversation With Anna Rathbun

Anna Rathbun is the Chief Investment Officer at Retirement and Investment Solutions - a practice of CBIZ Investment Advisory Services. Because her clients are mostly…

Gene MarksJanuary 4, 2024

The Hill

The 12 people who will most impact your small business in 2024

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) There are 12 people whose decisions will impact the profits and growth for many small businesses next…

Gene MarksDecember 27, 2023

Guardian

All about the consumer: next year will see the end of the spending party

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) If this year has been all about interest rates, next year is all about the consumer. Rising…

Gene MarksDecember 10, 2023