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11 Business Lessons from the Heart

Everyone makes mistakes when starting a business. Save yourself some time and learn from mine.

6 Common Money Mistakes Small Business Owners Make

Avoid these common pitfalls, and you'll increase your likelihood of running a successful — and lasting — business.

5 Things You Should Never Try to Save On

Living frugally often means finding the lowest cost option, but for products and services like these, it usually pays to spend a little more.

4 Thorny Payroll Tax Issues and How to Handle Them

Small businesses face plenty of challenges, including several tough payroll tax challenges. Here's what you can do about them.

3 Things Your Accountant May Not Be Telling You

What your accountant doesn't say could be harmful to your business.

An Unplugged Weekend: 7 Tips To Make It Happen

These days, getting away from work doesn't really get you away from work.

Best Money Tips: Save Money With Your New Dog

Today we found some great articles on saving money with your new dog, how to fix errors on your credit report, and saving money by doing it yourself.

How to Write a Business Plan

When creating a business plan, stop worrying about the final product and stay focused on the process.

Throw an Awesome Potluck Dinner With These 6 Easy Tricks

You don't have to break the bank to throw an awesome dinner party. Throw the ultimate potluck by staying organized and minding your spend.

How To Eat Well And Stay Healthy Despite Long Work Hours

Long hours at the office are no excuse for an unhealthful diet.

5 Things to Know about Cash Balance Plans

For small businesses looking to attract and reward talented employees, Cash Benefit Plans can be an attractive addition to the familiar 401(k).

5 Reasons to Keep a Work Diary

How was work yesterday? What about yesterday last year? Keep a work diary to track your hits and your misses and gain valuable perspective on your career or business.

The 7 Worst Travel Values

Vacation means treating yourself — and even splurging a little, but some travel deals simply aren't. Travel smart and avoid these tourist traps.

How Divorce Can Impact Your Social Security Payments

Divorce impacts many aspects of your life — even your Social Security benefits.

4 Ways Energetic Employees Electrify the Workplace

If you're lucky enough to find -- and hire -- high energy employees, you and your team will get more done, and have more fun doing it.

A 94-Year-Old's Take on Making Good Decisions

At 94, my grandmother is as independent, effervescent, and opinionated as ever, and she has some good (and surprising) advice about making decisions.

4 Ways To Reduce Business Travel Expenses

Learn to reduce business travel expenses, and you can save your company money and increase the bottom line.

Additional smart, frugal people

A raising tide lifts all boats. We're sharing the wealth with some other great blog articles on living life frugally.

Car Buying Part 1 - Going For Broker.

Skip the dealership. Have a licensed broker find you the exact car you want without spending a dime over budget.

4 Psychological Traps Preventing You From Saving — And How to Fix Them

Saving money is hard — and your brain is not making it any easier. Overcome your psychology and start socking away more of what you make.