Marriage is one of the most dramatic changes an individual can make to their family circumstances. By combining households and finances with a spouse, an individual can drastically alter their current standard of living and their future opportunities. When people...
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3 special considerations for those divorcing later in life
When people divorce in their 20s, 30s or even their 40s, they have plenty of time to rebuild their lives afterward. It is also easier to separate assets after a marriage that only lasts for a relatively short period of time. As people start to approach retirement age,...
Common pitfalls when small businesses bring on employees
The decision to hire a new employee is often an indication of a company's success. When small businesses are in a position to afford another worker, this can be a sign of growth. Unfortunately, some business owners and executives will let their excitement about a...
What if employees leave and takes business with them?
The employees who make the most money for your business can also potentially do the most damage to it. Someone on your sales team might have access to a comprehensive list of all of your current clients. Those working in executive positions or in research and...
4 tips for buying a home in a hot market
It’s prime time to buy a house and many people are taking steps to purchase their first. Buying a home is a chance to establish roots and raise a family, or just expand on the necessities and feel comfortable knowing you don’t have to deal with landlords anymore. If...
How do you solve a boundary dispute?
If you and a neighbor have a boundary dispute, it can be frustrating and upsetting. On one hand, you want to make sure you can protect the land that you’ve purchased. On the other, you know that you have to continue to live near the other person, so you may not want...
What Happens To A Family Business In Divorce?
Whether you decided to file for divorce or got served when your spouse filed, it is natural to feel protective about your biggest assets when you consider the end of your marriage. As a Pennsylvania professional who has run a business with your family, the company...
Prenuptial agreements can protect spouses against debt
Before you get married, it’s important to talk to your spouse about your financial situations. If you haven’t have a big discussion about money and finances, then you may want to start putting together a prenuptial agreement and take the time to disclose all of your...
How do you close a business?
There may come a time when you're interested in closing your business. Maybe you're moving on to a new venture, maybe you took a job with another company or perhaps you're just shutting it down because you want to retire. Regardless of the reason, it's very important...
What if an employee leaves and takes business with them?
Your employees should help you build your business, not undermine or destroy it. When you add to your staff, you want to improve your company, not damage it. Unfortunately, workers can potentially cause a lot of damage to your company. A new hire could provide you...