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Barely Average Financial Education in the U.S.
It might not be surprising, but the United States isn’t close to the top when it comes to basic financial literacy skills among teenage students. Which country is? China. The…

National Financial Literacy Month – Building Your Toolkit!
We know it’s a touchy subject, but let’s talk about money! Want to know your financial literacy score? Take our short, 10-question quiz where you’ll be able to see how…

Big Choices When Deciding Where To Retire
About 15% of people in households with incomes of more than $100,000 move to a new destination when they retire – While the majority of baby boomers choose to stay…

Back To School – 3 Little Lessons About Money
With the kids headed back to school, let’s talk about some of the important skills they’ll need your help with to master. It’s important to already know the key points…

Frank Pina Selected as Champion CPA by Greater Philadelphia Chapter of PICPA
Princeton, NJ and Philadelphia, PA – The Mercadien Group is pleased to announce that Mr. Frank Pina, CPA, CFF, CFE, CGMA, a managing director and the co-chair of the Forensic…

What You Need to Know About Website Compliance and the ADA
Banks continue to receive demand letters from attorneys claiming that their websites are not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Should you be worried? In this…

Measuring Fundraising Effectiveness
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]While fundraising is a major activity for all nonprofits, it is especially vital for small organizations that rely on it as a major source of revenue. In today’s competitive landscape,…

Pennsylvania, Please Forgive Me
From now until June 19, 2017, taxpayers have the opportunity to pay delinquent Pennsylvania state taxes owed – without penalty – through the 2017 Pennsylvania Tax Amnesty Program (the Amnesty…

Failure to Plan Has a Price
I never worry about action, but only about inaction. – Winston Churchill “I haven’t decided what I ultimately want to do with my business, when I want to exit, how…

A Backup Plan for Family Business Owners & Their Successors
Owners preparing for any type of exit find that circumstances can—and often do—change. Intergenerational business transfers are no exception. The twist in family business transfers is that owners should have…