Staying secure in an online world gets trickier by the day. Cyber threats have long surpassed the old school pick pocket and do much more damage. Are you ready for the shift from magnetic-strip payment cards to safer, more secure chip card technology, also known as “EMV”? This is just one of many steps small businesses should take to secure themselves. Here are the top top security tips provided by SBA.gov: 

​1.     Protect against viruses, spyware, and other malicious code
Make sure each of your business’s computers are equipped with antivirus software and antispyware and update regularly. Such software is readily available online from a variety of vendors. All software vendors regularly provide patches and updates to their products to correct security problems and improve functionality. Configure all software to install updates automatically.

If you're a college student or have a child in college, filing tax returns can have its own set of complications and confusing details that need to be included. Once these are completed, you will need these same confusing details for financial aid applications. The IRS has tools to help but we suggest you seek a professional (We further suggest PK Tax Services) as early as possible in the process to answer questions and provide guidance.

You must have information from your tax return in order to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) or apply for an income-driven repayment plan.