Today's parents face a challenge far beyond scheduling playdates or enforcing a bedtime. Namely, how can they manage the considerable financial impact of raising a child in the current economy? We explain how claiming a variety of tax credits and using a carefully chosen tax-advantaged education savings vehicle can help.

The word "audit" strikes fear in the hearts of many company executives. But if your ducks are in a row, don't sweat it. It's in everyone's interest to make the process go smoothly, which is why the IRS provides tips for an efficient benefit plan audit. Read on to find out what the IRS recommends.

Suggestion boxes can work wonders. They cost little to set up and, over time, at least a few of your employees' ideas will likely save your company money and help it operate more efficiently. This article offers eight steps to a successful suggestion box program. A sidebar provides a brief history of the suggestion box, which starts in 1894.

Does your business depend largely on the special skills and personalities of a few key people? What would happen if you suddenly lost those people? Could your business survive? One way to protect your company is with key employee insurance. Not familiar with this coverage? Read on to learn more.