It doesn't do much good to be Chicken Little, constantly convinced that financial ruin is imminent. That said, the strongest businesses do prepare for the worst.
From hiring your children to work in your business to careful end-of-life planning, you can help reduce the taxes that you (or your children) will owe.
Even when you do everything "right," you can still lose money on a trade. Get some good investing advice (even if it's not a guaranteed path to wealth).
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How Anticipating the Worst Can Help You Succeed
It doesn't do much good to be Chicken Little, constantly convinced that financial ruin is imminent. That said, the strongest businesses do prepare for the worst.
Best Money Tips: Save Money On Your Vacation
Today we found some awesome articles on how to save money on your vacation, comparing health insurance plans, and the worst credit card mistakes.
7 Ways to Improve Your Work Reputation
In the office, talk is cheap. The walk is what counts. If you want to burnish your work rep, you've got to act the part — consistently.
Life and Death: The Related Taxes, and How It Affects Your Family
From hiring your children to work in your business to careful end-of-life planning, you can help reduce the taxes that you (or your children) will owe.
Organizing Your Financial Paperwork
By reducing paperwork before you organize, keeping your financial documents in order can become quick, easy, and (mostly) painless.
6 Ways to Tell If a Credit Card Offer Is a Good One
That credit card offer looks awfully attractive. But is it really a good one? Time to read the fine print.
10 Tricks for Cutting Training Costs
It's easy to think of what a new employee costs just in terms of salary, but training can also be a significant — and reducible — expense.
The Worst Investments You Can Make
If your idea of investing is ensuring that you'll never see your money again, then we have some great investment suggestions for you.
Best Money Tips: Scientific Ways to Be Popular at Work
Today we found some great articles on ways scientific ways to be popular at work, habits of happy relationships, and tips for a better night’s sleep.
The Language of Accounting
The numbers in your financial statements tell the story of your business. Learn how to read them like a book.
It Was on Sale…Now How Do I Cook It?
Buying meat and produce on sale is a great idea...if you know how to cook it. Learn how to tackle preparing intimidating new foods.
4 Portfolio "Blind Spots" That Are Ruining Your Investments
Mental biases can keep you blind. When it comes to your investments, they can also keep you poor.
Is Your Revenue Model Right for Your Business?
The revenue model you choose can make or break your business. Before designing -- or redesigning -- your own, consider these classics.
Is Mobile Marketing Ready for Small Business?
Ten years ago the Web challenged small businesses to market in a new medium. Are mobile devices about to become your next marketing challenge?
How Investing Drives Us Crazy: Lessons From a Trade
Even when you do everything "right," you can still lose money on a trade. Get some good investing advice (even if it's not a guaranteed path to wealth).
6 Things You Need to Know Before Buying Waterfront Property
If a stunning waterfront view is part of your dream home, you have a few key questions to answer before buying.
Office Ergonomics: Lessons Learned from Physical Therapy
What you don't know about office ergonomics can hurt you.
Best Money Tips: 50 Ingredients to Stock Up On
Today we found some great articles on ingredients you should stock up on, real health benefits of red wine, and how getting free stuff can cost you.
5 Pitfalls of Price Promotions
You can't "make it up with volume" if your your pricing strategy is not aligned with your business strategy.
7 Foods That Are Actually Better Buys at a Restaurant
Dining out is not great for budgets or waistlines. But for certain dishes and ingredients, the restaurant is often your best — or only — choice.