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Daily Herald

Interest rates are higher, but area banks are still lending to small businesses. Here’s how to get your loan.

(This column originally appeared in The Daily Herald) Interest rates have come down since their peak a few years ago. However, the prime rate, which is…

Gene MarksAugust 23, 2026

Guardian

Why a modest US interest rate rise won’t change much for most businesses

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) With the appointment of a new Federal Reserve chair, the latest concern is that interest rates will go…

Gene MarksJuly 20, 2026

The Hill

Sick of credit card swipe fees? Blame businesses, not the banks.

(This column originally appeared in The Hill) As a consumer, I have finally hit the wall when it comes to “swipe fees” on credit cards. That…

Gene MarksJune 10, 2026

Guardian

Credit cards aren’t evil – if you know how to use them the right way

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) The percentage of credit card balances that were at least 90 days delinquent rose to 13.12% in the…

Gene MarksJune 7, 2026

Guardian

Many of us aren’t saving enough for retirement. But there are ways to fix this

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) It was recently reported that nearly half of the members of my generation are delaying retirement as rising…

Gene MarksMay 31, 2026

Washington Times

Trump’s economy stronger than the headlines suggest

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) Worried about the economy? Don’t be. Here’s why. Inflation spikes will be temporary Everyone is worried about…

Gene MarksMay 28, 2026

Guardian

Waiting on a tariff refund after Trump’s duties were struck down? Don’t bother

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Now that the Supreme Court has found that the Donald Trump exceeded his authority to levy tariffs, the…

Gene MarksMarch 1, 2026

Philly.com

More business owners are selling, but uncertainty continues

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) More small businesses are being sold, a new report says, but they’re selling for less as some companies’ financials…

Gene MarksNovember 11, 2025

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