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Is Zero Percent Financing a Free Lunch?
Zero percent financing may not be as good a deal as it sounds. Many such deals are simply a bait-and-switch ruse. Even when they're legit, they can wreak havoc with your credit.
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10 Organic Grocery Items That Aren't Worth It
You don't have to choose organic to avoid pesticides — you just have to know which foods to choose.
Which Is Better for Your Business: Debt or Equity?
Is debt or equity better for your business?
Free Stuff and Coupons for New Parents
Save a bundle on your bundle of joy with these great freebies and coupons just for new parents.
Best Money Tips: How to Age Well on a Shoestring
Today we found some great articles on how to age well on a shoestring, tools to help you reclaim your time, and a morning checklist for the best day ever.
9 Ways Expats Can Maintain Their Credit Scores
You may be leaving the States for a while, but there's one element of American life you should never leave behind: your credit score.
Save Money and Go Green by Making Your Office Paperless
The idea of a "paperless" office has been around a long time. The right system can streamline an office into a more efficient and green business.
10 Simple Ways to Start Living on Less Today
Getting started with frugal living can seem daunting, but it really isn't. Look at your spend, and try some of these easy cost-cutters for beginners.
How More Vacation Time Can Increase Productivity
Employees in other countries have fewer working hours and longer vacations than Americans while being just as productive. Here's what we can learn.
12 Bathroom Hacks You Can't Live Without!
Everybody goes, so make your privy as pleasant as possible. These simple tricks make bathroom visits cleaner, quieter, and even more fun.
When Buying Local Does (and Doesn’t) Make Sense
Buying local is a big trend right now. But as noble as supporting other local businesses might be, it also could be the wrong decision for your company.
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This One Thing Could Be the Key to Retiring Rich
Quick: What's one thing you can do right now that will make you over 50 percent more likely to increase your retirement savings? It's not a trick; this really works.
Could Your Business Fail If Your Bank Fails?
The short answer: Yes. The longer answer: It's very unlikely. Here's why.
What if the Mortgage Interest Deduction Went Away?
What would happen if the mortgage interest deduction were eliminated?
8 Personal Finance Lessons Women Learn in Their 20s
The financial lessons we learn in our 20s prepare us for the decades to follow. Here's what to learn at the intersection of youth, love, and money.
6 Ways to Feel Better About Your Financial Situation
When account balances are low, it's easy to get down about our finances. There's a better way.
Money Pitfalls of the Big Sale
You've just scored your first big sale — hurray! But that new sale might be less lucrative than you expected, or even put you deeper in the hole. Learn why.
4 Credit Report Mistakes That Could Be Costing You Big
You know you should be reviewing your credit report annually. When you do, these are the credit dangers to look for.