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Employers and Freelancers: "Who Do You Trust?"

Workers — especially freelancers — are increasingly finding that employers are using dishonest tactics to save money. What can you do to make sure you're paid?

5 Finance Trends Every Entrepreneur Needs to Know

2011 can be a very good year for entrepreneurs...if you stay on top of the economic trends.

6 Essential Plans Every Business Needs

Proper planning can be the divider between success and failure for your business. Create these plans to ensure you succeed.

Best Money Tips: How to Make People Like You

Today we found some great articles on how to make people like you, 10 ways to save money now, and making extra money with yard sales.

5 Unexpected Uses for Oats

Think oatmeal is the only use for oats? No way. This versatile grain can eliminate odors, give you glowing skin, and much more.

5 Tips for Buying a Commercial Short Sale or Foreclosure

Short sales and foreclosures aren't limited to the residential market. High numbers of distressed commercial properties mean opportunities for savvy buyers who do their homework.

4 Lessons from Netflix's Price Hike

Netflix's recent price increase offers a crash course in the right way -- and the wrong way -- to roll out a price boost.

Best Money Tips: Overlooked Ways to Avoid a Speeding Ticket

Today we found some great articles on overlooked ways to avoid a speeding ticket, creative beer pairings to try, and a guide to online coupon codes.

25 Free or Cheap Ways to Market Your Business

Lack of funds is no excuse to slow or stop your marketing efforts.

5 Key Characteristics of the Entrepreneurial Mind

What's it take -- other than hard work and determination -- to make it as an entrepreneur?

Possible Backlash Against Cheap Imports?

Is there a backlash against cheap Chinese imports coming? I, for one, secretly hope so. We've known that it can't last forever, haven't we? [more]

Best Money Tips: Build a Fabulous Career Wardrobe for Less

Today we found some awesome articles on building a fabulous career wardrobe for less, choosing a community college, and retiring early.

Best Money Tips: Strategies to Simplify Your Finances

Today we found some great articles on strategies to simplify your finances, DIY skincare products that you can eat, and fun backyard activities for Labor Day.

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Topic: Health Care Plans and Financial Protection! Join our chat with Cigna for a chance to win $300 in prizes. Use #WBChat and #caregiversmonth to join us!

Best Money Tips: Businesses You Can Start Online

Today we found some awesome articles on businesses you can start online, saving money at the drug store, and principles for growing wealth.

Shopping for Luggage: In Search of the Rolling Duffel Carry-on Backpack Thing

So you've decided to take the plung and make this summer the one where you take your dream trip to Europe. Or Thailand. Or Australia. Or all of the above. But you survey your l

Are Your Frugal Ways Hurting Us All?

Frugal living can be a very responsible thing -- it prevents piling waste into landfills and it promotes the financial well being of your family. But sometimes, can frugality be ir

Ask the Readers: Do You Only Buy On Sale?

Tell us whether or not you only buy on sale and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Ask the Readers: How Do You Save on Holiday Travel?

Tell us how you save on holiday travel and we'll enter you in a drawing to win a $20 Amazon Gift Card!

Timeless Tips For College Students

Want to get good grades in college or help your favorite student thrive? My older sister gave me what I still consider the single best piece of advice on how to do well in college.