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Current Events in Personal Finance

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At a recent virtual conference for financial educators sponsored by Next Gen Personal Finance, ten current trends that are impacting the world of personal finance were discussed. Financial Education Mandates - At the end of 2022, 17 states guaranteed a one-semester high school course in person finance as a graduation requirement.

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2022 Personal Finance Year in Review

Money Talk

Last month, I presented my eighth annual (2022) Personal Finance Year in Review webinar for OneOp. For more information about 2022 personal finance events, review this reference list. in January 2022, reached a year-to-year high of 9.1% in June 2022, and stood at 7.1% in November.

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The Opioid Crisis and Personal Finance

Money Talk

This post provides general personal finance or consumer decision-making information and does not address all the variables that apply to an individual’s unique situation. pay for things cash-only) • Cut off online access to financial accounts • Direct deposit of paychecks and direct bill payment • Text alerts (e.g.,

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Three Personal Finance Book Anniversaries: Lessons Learned

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I’ve solely authored three personal finance trade books so far during my life and 2024 is a milestone year. 2024 is the anniversary of Saving On A Shoestring (my first book published 30 years ago in 1994) and Investing On A Shoestring (published 25 years ago in 1999). This followed a mention in a nationally syndicated newspaper article.

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Paycor HR Leaders Survey: The State of American Business in 2021

Paycor surveyed more than 2,000 HR and Finance leaders about the state of American businesses. Finance leaders are more confident in their ability to manage change. Here are some examples of what we found: HR is more bullish on both the short- and long-term. 86% are concerned about mental health, but very few have a plan.

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2023 Personal Finance Events and Trends

Money Talk

On December 12, I presented the ninth annual (2023) Personal Finance Year in Review webinar for OneOp , an online professional development resource for military family service providers. in January 2023 and 3.2% in November. Only one new car was available for under $20,000 and 1 in 6 car buyers committed to a monthly payment of $1,000+.

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How to Write a Personal Finance Book

Money Talk

Two years ago, I was in the early stages of writing my latest personal finance book, Flipping a Switch , about 35 transitions that people experience in later life. I was in between houses and living alone at the Rutgers University Inn for 13 weeks with plenty of time at night and on weekends for research and writing.

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The Guide to Choosing an Employer of Record Model

When you partner with an Employer of Record (EOR), you’re outsourcing your global legal, HR, and finance infrastructure. Choosing the right EOR matters. This guide will help you identify which model is better for your company. Download the guide today!

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CFO’s Guide to Building an HR Team with Limited Time, Budget and Resources

Based on 30 years of working with HR and finance leaders—along with lots of interviews and research— we’ve developed this guide that highlights what it takes to build a high-functioning HR team. A framework for how you’ll structure and organize your team and what you’ll focus on.

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HR Benchmark Report: How to Recruit, Coach & Develop Teams

Paycor surveyed more than 1,000 HR and finance leaders of medium & small businesses and found that only 31% said the teams they’ve built are, in fact, effective. No one likes to feel alone - which is why the secret to employee engagement is building successful teams. Why the disconnect?

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Paycor CFO Survey: The State of American Business in 2021

Paycor surveyed more than 2,000 Finance and HR leaders about the state of American businesses. Finance leaders are more confident in their ability to manage change. Here are some examples of what we found: 86% are concerned about mental health, but very few have a plan. HR is more bullish on both the short- and long-term.

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The Guide to Choosing an Employer of Record Model

When partnering with an Employer of Record, you’re outsourcing your global legal, HR, and finance infrastructure. In your evaluation, you’ll find two models: The aggregator model and the wholly-owned infrastructure model. Which is better for your company?