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5 Costly Pitfalls of Hosting on Airbnb

Renting your space on Airbnb isn't always an easy money-maker. Watch out for these pitfalls and inconveniences of becoming an Airbnb host.

6 Tips to Firewall Your Attention and Boost Productivity

It can be a sobering experience to look back on our day and see how little time we actually spent working on things that mattered. Here are ways to firewall our attention.

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6 Reasons Cash Back Is Better Than Travel Rewards

Travel rewards are great for jet-setters, but for the rest of us, cash back is the better deal.

What Your Employees' Personal Branding Means to Your Company

Anyone employed by your business, down to the receptionist, may be promoting himself through blogging, social media, and other tactics.

Netflix Pricing Changes: What Now?

Netflix has raised its rates over 70% in the past year. As media prices keep increasing, there are other entertainment options (and concerns) to consider.

8 Signs It's Time to Retire

You're thinking about retiring. How do you know when it's really the right time?

Should You Spend Money on Education?

A small business owner always has to be learning, but even if money isn't an issue, time is in short supply for most entrepreneurs.

Business Continuity Planning: Are You Leaving a Legacy or a Liability?

In order to truly be successful, you need to think beyond the current generation and consider what will happen when you are no longer at the helm.

Best Money Tips: The Rules of Re-Gifting

Today we found some awesome articles on the rules of re-gifting, ways to find cheap paperback books, and how to avoid credit card problems while traveling.

Best Money Tips: How to Eat Healthy Even If You Hate Cooking

Today we found some great articles on how to eat healthy even if you hate cooking, strange state taxes, and the biggest money wasters.

7 Things Your Credit Report Does NOT Include

Your credit reports may be handy snapshots of your financial health, but they don't show the whole picture. Find out what's missing.

How to Deliver Bad News to Your Banker

Nobody likes to hear bad news...especially when it's your bank hearing about problems with your loan. Learn how to best handle the situation and avoid financial disaster.

15 Easy and Delicious Cast Iron Skillet Recipes

A cast iron skillet is good for more than making delicious home fries. Put your skillet to work for lunch, dinner, and dessert, too!

Why Your Business Owes Taxes When It Didn’t Generate Cash Profits

Unfortunately for small business owners, cash income and taxable income are not necessarily the same. Read this to avoid nasty surprises come tax time.

5 Simple Ways to Boost an Underperforming 401(k)

For most of us, a 401(k) is our primary retirement savings vehicle. Don't undercut your earnings by allowing your 401(k) to fall behind.

The Power of Retargeting

Only a small fraction of visitors who click an online ad make a purchase, but retargeting can help businesses dramatically boost that number.

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Best Money Tips: How to Save Money on Your Wedding Ring

Today we found articles on simple ways to save money on your wedding ring, tips for a safe and spooky Halloween, and creative ideas for repurposing old sweaters.

10 Massive Companies That Crashed in 2010

Every massive organization that sank in 2010 started as a small business. Pay attention to avoid making the same mistakes with your company.