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The High Cost of Employee Turnover

No matter how great your company is, it's likely that some of your employees will eventually move on to other opportunities. That may be costing you more than you realize.

Finding Money for a Startup

When you need money to start a business, where should you look? Venture capital, private investors, or a bank? Maybe none of the above. Here's why.

6 Common Money Mistakes Small Business Owners Make

Avoid these common pitfalls, and you'll increase your likelihood of running a successful — and lasting — business.

4 Thorny Payroll Tax Issues and How to Handle Them

Small businesses face plenty of challenges, including several tough payroll tax challenges. Here's what you can do about them.

3 Things Your Accountant May Not Be Telling You

What your accountant doesn't say could be harmful to your business.

How to Write a Business Plan

When creating a business plan, stop worrying about the final product and stay focused on the process.

4 Ways Energetic Employees Electrify the Workplace

If you're lucky enough to find -- and hire -- high energy employees, you and your team will get more done, and have more fun doing it.

Essential Tools to Maximize Cash Flow

Using the cash flow formula to determine your cash flow projection will help your business use this precious resource more effectively.

How To Take Risks Without Losing Your Shirt

There's a difference between taking risks and taking foolish risks. Follow these steps to take more of the first and none of the second.

Givin' 'em the Slip - Look Rich for Very Little

Give 'em the slip! The classic women's undergarment seems to have gone by the wayside. What's up with that?

Comics Curmudgeon: Filthy Rich Blogger Divulges Secrets to Wealth!

Do you remember when you were a kid, and you thought Garfield was funny? Maybe you shared his fear of spiders or intense love of lasagna? And then, as you got older, Garfield became increasingly less funny? [more]

Nobody walks in LA - or anywhere!

There's a saying that no one ever walks anywhere in Los Angeles. Apparently, that idea has been imported to where I live. Now if only we could get a King Taco. I just started up a contracting job with a little company named Microsoft. [more]

Ask the Readers: What's On Your Bucket List?

Share your bucket list with us for a chance to win 1 of 3 $20 Amazon gift certificates.

Frugal Living Lessons From The First Thanksgiving

Here in the United States, Thanksgiving is a holiday governed by some fairly specific traditions. We know that these traditions are mostly modern inventions, but on some level we a

Fuel Up Your Kids -- Frugally

Fueling your kids with fat, sodium, and sweet stuff is no way to help them cruise through the day. The good news is that, despite the sluggish economy, you can provide low-fat and

5 Ways to Improve Your Well Being and Delight the Soul

Finding happiness doesn't have to mean completely overhauling your life. Discover simple steps you can take to improve your health and make your life more joyful.

Protecting Yourself from Medical Billing Mistakes

By some estimates, up to 80% of medical bills out there have mistakes on them, so it’s in your best interest to know what you’re being charged for.

Wash It Yourself & Other Ways to Save Money on Organic Fruits, Veggies

My children appreciate the added flavor in organic fruits, vegetables and dairy products. Unfortunately, organic products are expensive. The following strategies have helped us to

Recession Journal V: Mind, The GAP

Some well known mainstays of Corporate America have decided not to wait for an official recovery but to sell the idea of it to you. Can we collectively as corporate citizens and co

Best Money Tips: 16 Ways Not to Blow Your Tax Refund

Welcome to Wise Bread's Best Money Tips roundup. Today, we share the ultimate guide to greening your home, 14 gadgets that may or may not be green, and 16 ways to NOT blow your