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10 Ways to Save Big on Family Ski Trips
A fun family ski trip can send your budget careening down the mountain. Spend time together on the slopes frugally with some careful planning.
Is Telecommuting a Good Way to Go Green?
There are some savings that go along with a small business allowing employees to telecommute, but it also offers an opportunity to go green.
Mick Jagger Rarely Buys New and 4 Other Smart Money Lessons From Thrifty Musicians
Too often pop superstardom comes with superstar profligacy. Not so for these five frugal musicians whose smart money habits offer lessons for the rest of us.
What Every Business Owner Should Know About Collateral
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Here's What You Spent on This Holiday Season
The final numbers aren't in yet, but if you're like most Americans, the holidays have done some damage to your budget. Here's how you did it.
Travel Insurance for Businesses
In some cases, you may already have travel insurance and not know it. Whether for business or pleasure, here are the basics of travel insurance.
10 Examples of Shockingly-Excellent Customer Service
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Counting the Cost of 401(k) Plans
Sorting through the costs of 401(k) plans can be time consuming, but counting the expenses step by step can be helpful in deciding what type of plan to offer.
How This Single-Income Family Found Financial Freedom in Just 27 Months
The true, inspiring story of one motivated couple who paid off $37,000 in consumer debt in 27 months by cutting costs and earning extra income.
A Granny Pod May Be the Smartest Way to Care for an Elderly Parent
Long-term care for an elderly parent or relative has a new, affordable option: Meet the granny pod.
5 Site Metrics Every Small Business Should Track
If you're not paying attention to your site analytics, your business is leaving money on the table. Here are the most important metrics that you'll want to track.
Getting Whole-Grain Nutrition
Whole grain? Whole wheat? Enriched? While they might all sound nutritious, they're far from equal. Learn how to get the most from your grains.
5 Cheap Ways to Make Flying Coach Feel Like First Class
Flying economy isn't always terrific. Make your next flight easier and more relaxing with some planning and some smart carry-alongs.
10 Travel "Must-Haves" That You Can Live Without
Traveling can be so much more fun when you pack light. From guidebooks to gizmos, learn how to deal without these travel "necessities."
Good Press: 6 Steps to Writing Killer Op-Eds and Commentaries
Don't get caught in a press-release rut; behold the power of the op-ed.
5 Dumb 401(k) Mistakes Smart People Make
There are lots of ways to go wrong with a 401(k). Don't hurt your retirement with any of these common mistakes.
Best Money Tips: Habits of Stress-Free People
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The 5 Worst Career Mistakes — and How to Avoid Them
Rising up the corporate ladder is harder than ever — more so if you stumble on a rung or two. Are you making any of these career mistakes?
5 Ways to Get the Most From Your Employer’s Automated Retirement Plan
Your employer may be automating your 401(k) plan. Don't let the convenience lull you into complacency with your investments.
9 Reasons Why the U.S. Economy Is Kicking the World's Butt
Can you feel it? No, not spring — the springiness of the U.S. economy. Learn why it's doing so well, and how you might benefit, too.