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How Small Business Owners Can Balance AI With Employee Loyalty and Retirement Goals

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By Maurie Backman
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But what if those tools are making some of your employees' tasks obsolete? On a scale of 1-5, which of the following describes your current views of AI's impact on your productivity? (Asked of U.S. small businesses.) 79% of respondents said AI was "very helpful" or "somewhat helpful" to productivity in 2026. (Image credit: Intuit QuickBooks, Small Business Insights, April 2026.) Letting employees go is a gut-wrenching decision for any small business owner.
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By Maurie Backman
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Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Subscribe to our newsletter It's not a secret that AI adoption is becoming increasingly commonplace in Corporate America. But it's not just giant corporations that are using it. A 2026 Intuit QuickBooks survey (PDF) found that 77% of small and midsize businesses now use AI regularly, up from 48% two years ago. If you own a small business, you may be looking to increasingly lean on AI tools to improve productivity and save on costs.
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Working While on Social Security? This Rule Could Catch You Off Guard

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By Maurie Backman
| Yahoo Finance Verified
Working during retirement could be a great decision for both your finances and your general well-being. A part-time job can provide extra income to cover rising expenses and make it easier to keep up with inflation. But beyond the financial benefits, working can also help you stay socially connected, add structure to your days, and relieve the boredom that may come with leaving the workforce. But if you're collecting Social Security, it's important to know about the program's earnings test.
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