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Checking Out Charities¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - Many people associate giving with charity, and donating money to help those who are in need. You can also make donations to organizations that support causes that you believe in. There are other kinds of giving as well. For example, you can donate things that you've outgrown or…
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Paying Taxes¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - Many major life changes, such as buying a new home, changing jobs, getting promoted, starting a business, having a child, and more, will have tax implications. But that doesn't always mean you'll owe more to the federal government. If you plan ahead, you can make decisions that…
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Completing a Return¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - Filing a tax return is a matter of following the line-by-line instructions that come with your tax form. Each form has its own set of instructions and includes a number of charts and worksheets to help you figure out if you're eligible for credits, deductions, and exemptions. Bu…
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Tax Brackets and Statuses¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - How much you owe in federal income taxes is determined by many factors, but your tax bracket and status will likely have the biggest impact.
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Tax Planning¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - You can legitimately reduce the tax you owe by planning ahead.
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Attracting Employees¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - By knowing what you’re looking for in an employee and providing incentives to attract skilled candidates, you can create a strong team.
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Health Benefits¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - Health insurance has changed dramatically in the last few years, which means you'll have to consider various healthcare options. It’s common practice for small businesses to include health insurance in an employee benefits package. And since group plans are generally cheaper tha…
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Sunflowers on State¶
(American Riviera Bank) - American Riviera Bank was proud to participate in the City of Santa Barbara’s Sunflowers on State art exhibit, which included towering sunflower sculptures, created by local student artists, adorning State Street. In all, six sunflowers dot State Street’s downtown core, in…
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American Riviera Bancorp Completes $18 Million Subordinated Note Offering¶
(Michelle Martinich) - Santa Barbara, California (February 28, 2022) – American Riviera Bancorp (the “Company”) (OTCQX: ARBV), whose subsidiary is American Riviera Bank (the “Bank”), today announced that it has completed a private placement of $18 million in fixed-to-floating rate subordinated note…
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Keeping Your Employees¶
(Idea Vault Blog) - You’ve found an ambitious, hard-working group of employees to help make your business a success. Now your challenge is to create a motivational, exciting, and productive workplace. As an employer, it’s important to stay aware of your employees’ feelings about their jobs, as well…
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