Even if you don't believe your employees are capable of committing occupational fraud, it pays to be prepared for a fraud incident. How can a contingency plan help your company contain financial losses, keep stakeholders informed and protect your reputation? Here are some issues to consider.

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.

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.

Fancy new equipment can be appealing, but is it really necessary? Some business owners invest in the most expensive piece of equipment available only to later learn it was far beyond their needs or the expertise of their employees. Then again, other business owners don't upgrade their equipment or buy only used assets, which may lead to all sorts of other problems. This article offers a five-point plan for buying assets in a safe and savvy manner.