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Money to start your business--without banks or saving

Posted 3 weeks 2 days ago by Philip Brewer

Personal Finance, Entrepreneurship

Tree roots and rock

Suppose you and your friends all want to start small businesses. You've all got money coming in, you're all in a position to save up some capital, but it would take you a year to all save up enough--and you'd rather not wait. There's a solution to this problem that's so obvious its been reinvented all over the world.

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When Should You Say No to Those Who Want to Borrow Money from You?

Posted 21 weeks 1 hour ago by Xin Lu

Personal Finance, Career and Income, General Tips, Lifestyle

I think most of us have been asked to lend money to someone we know. No matter how close you are with the potential borrower, there are certain situations when you just have to say no. Here are some of the times I think you should absolutely keep your money for the sake of your relationship with the other person and the well being of both parties.

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