Stephen Kyne, partner, Sterling Manor Financial in Saratoga Springs.By Stephen Kyne Whenever someone leaves a job, whether voluntarily or not, one of the biggest questions they face is what to do with their 401k, 403b, or other company-sponsored retirement plan....
Business Report: Genetically Modified Foods; Your Rights
Dr. Diane MacDonnell M.D. of North Country Holistic Care Center in Glens Falls. By Diane MacDonnell, M.D. Spring has arrived at last -- a season of promise and renewal. At this time many of us experience a reaffirmation to our...
Business Report: SUNY Adirondack Helps Local Businesses
Brian Durant, SUNY Adirondack vice president for academic and student affairs.By Brian Durant Beginning in the all 2014, SUNY Adirondack will offer a one-year certificate focused on entrepreneurship and business management. It provides an opportunity for students seeking to improve...
Tax Reform Impacts Real Estate Industry
George Livanos, tax partner in SaxBST's Real Estate Industry Service Group By George Livanos Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus recently released several "Staff Discussion Drafts" containing proposals to reform the tax code. The proposals include reforms to cost...
Be Aware Of Disability Insurance
Mark Sissons, financial advisor, Edward Jones Financial By Mark Sissons It probably doesn't show up on your calendar, but May is Disability Insurance Awareness Month. And you might agree that such a month is useful, when you consider the...
Why Fiber Optic Internet Service?
Greg MacConnell is the president of Primelink. By Greg MacConnell Fiber optic communication transmits information from one place to another, through pulses of light sent through optical fiber. Fiber optic technology is superior to all other forms of transport...
Business Report: Delaware Trusts For Asset Protection
Stephen Augstell, senior vice president for Key Private BankBy Stephen J. Augstell, MS, CFP For many years, the state of Delaware has developed the reputation as a friendly jurisdiction for U.S. business because of its advantageous tax code and pro-business...
Business Report: A Key To Financial Success
Bob Ricciardelli, partner in the firm of Whittemore, Dowen & Ricciardelli LLP.By Bob Ricciardelli, JD, CPA As a CPA and business advisor practicing for close to 20 years in fairly large firms, I have had the opportunity to see firsthand...
Business Report: Classify Construction Employees Correctly
Steve Cardinal is a partner at Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPAs, PC.By Steven Cardinal, CPA For many years now, the IRS has been monitoring and often challenging employers' handling of independent contractors. The agency contends that some companies are misclassifying...
Business Report: Put Mission Statement In Business Plan
Jonathan "Pete" Steffan, managing partner, Grove Associates, Glens Falls By Jonathan "Pete" Steffan, SPHR Many small businesses are one or two-person creations; an idea, a dream, a concept. If the business stays very small, it can work. Two people can...