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Philly.com

How businesses can help employees save for their kids with a Trump IRA

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) There’s a new savings option for children as part of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It’s called…

Gene MarksMay 27, 2026

Philly.com

Are Trump’s new federal IRAs good for small businesses?

(This column originally appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer) More than 56 million workers, including self-employed people, lack access to retirement plans, according to AARP. In…

Gene MarksMay 6, 2026

Guardian

Millions of boomer small business owners will soon retire. Will their companies just disappear?

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Want to buy my business? It’s been very profitable. I’ve run it for more than 25 years. But no,…

Gene MarksMarch 29, 2026

Philly.com

Why a traditional 401(k) is the best retirement plan for most small businesses

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) Every employer knows that offering benefits such as health insurance and vacation is important for attracting and retaining workers.…

Gene MarksJanuary 21, 2026

Entrepreneur

My Profitable Company Is Worthless to Investors — Here’s Why That Works in My Favor

(This column originally appeared in Entrepreneur) Key Takeaways After 25 years in business, I realized my company generates income but holds no sellable value. If your…

Gene MarksSeptember 3, 2025

Guardian

A Trump IRA for kids? It’s worth a bit of money. But here are better options

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) There’s Trump Mobile, $Trump coins, Trump watches, Trump sneakers and now … the Trump baby savings accounts! Will it…

Gene MarksJuly 27, 2025

Guardian

Born into crisis, gen Z is saving for retirement like no other generation

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) Research published at the end of last year by the Investment Company Institute with help from the University of Chicago found that…

Gene MarksJuly 6, 2025

Washington Times

The one big thing missing from the ‘No tax on tips’ bill

(This column originally appeared in The Washington Times) As promised during President Trump’s campaign, two bills — one passed in the House and the other now…

Gene MarksJune 4, 2025

Philly.com

This retirement plan option is growing in popularity with small businesses

(This column originally appeared in the Inquirer) There’s a new retirement plan option that’s growing with small businesses. It’s called a pooled employer plan or PEP.…

Gene MarksJune 3, 2025