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Philly.com

Business owners should consider these strategies to reduce their future taxes

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Thanks to the tax and spending bill enacted in July, many small-business owners I know are moving forward…

Gene MarksDecember 16, 2025

Guardian Uncategorized

When are people too old to do their jobs?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Old people are making news. Just this past week in Denmark, the retirement age for collecting a government pension was increased to…

Gene MarksJune 1, 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

Washington Times

10 ways businesses should prepare for 2025 tax Armageddon

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Webster’s dictionary defines “Armageddon” as “the site or time of a final and conclusive battle between the forces…

Gene MarksDecember 10, 2024

Philly.com

Myths about the 401(k): Why only 24% of small businesses offer them

(This column originally appeared in The Inquirer) Only 24% of small businesses offered a 401(k) retirement plan for their employees, according to a recent study from ShareBuilder, a…

Gene MarksJune 18, 2024

Philly.com

A new federal law can help you save more for retirement

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) The Secure 2.0 Act, which became law late last year, contains many provisions to make it easier…

Gene MarksMay 17, 2023

Entrepreneur

Your Employee Wants A Raise. Here Are 7 Ways You Can Afford It.

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. Your employee is asking for a raise. And you can’t blame…

Gene MarksJanuary 14, 2023

Philly.com

Pooled Employer Plans for 401(k)s are growing in popularity for small businesses. Here’s why it can save you money.

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) We’re all aware that there’s a retirement crisis in this country. Not enough people are saving for…

Gene MarksJuly 11, 2022

Philly.com

New House bill gives small businesses more incentives to start a 401(K) plan

(This article originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) Right before the pandemic overtook the world last year, a new law went into effect that greatly…

Gene MarksMay 25, 2021

Podcasts

The SECURE Act Helps Attract & Retain Talent Using Tax Incentives to Start a 401(k‪)‬

Episode 39 If you are a small business owner, a 401(k) plan is within your reach.

Gene MarksMarch 10, 2021