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The Latest Cyber Security Risks and Developments Affect Public Entities
Technological security is not only increasingly important today, but also undergoing a directional shift due to the prevalence and ingenuity of cyber-hackings. The true statistics about these are more alarming than may be…

Nonprofits Should Assess Cyber Security Risks and Preparedness
Technological security is the first hot topic in our new series, introduced last issue, on the major trends affecting the nonprofit sector. Not only is the topic increasingly important to nearly…

Migration to EMV Chip Card Technology and Your Nonprofit
If your nonprofit organization receives reimbursement for services through credit card payments, you need to understand how these changes will impact you. U.S. credit card companies are making the transition…

Entering The Real World
The school year has kicked off and, with it, the Money$peak program is entering high schools in the region. The Mercadien Foundation surveyed The Mercadien Group’s young professionals to learn more…

Money$peak Expands, Maintains Focus on Retention and Real-Life Skills
Money$peak is expanding its reach. After a highly successful inaugural year, The Mercadien Foundation, in partnership with Rider University’s Graduate School of Business, now continues its highly acclaimed Money$peak program,…

Assessing Your Cyber Security Risks and Preparedness
Technological security is not only increasingly important today, but also undergoing a directional shift due to the prevalence and ingenuity of cyber-hackings. The true statistics about these are more alarming…

Empty Nest? It’s Time for a Financial Update!
It is inevitable that your kids will grow up and someday move out of your house. Life will no longer revolve around their schedules. This can be a difficult emotional…

Develop A Strong Business Succession Plan
Most business owners want to see their business continue to prosper, even after they have passed the mantle of leadership on to their successors. Unfortunately, many owners do not realize…

Focus On Costs Of Identity Theft-Related Tax Refund Fraud
National Taxpayer Advocate Nina E. Olson recently released her statutorily mandated mid-year report to Congress that identifies the priority issues the Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS) will address during the upcoming…

Dealing With Employee Dishonesty Allegations
In years past, employee dishonesty was recognized in straightforward terms, mainly involving the intentional misappropriation of cash or merchandise from a company by an employee. However, trends today demonstrate a…