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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.

12 Ways to Save on Business Insurance Premiums

From improving your building to hiring the right contractors, these 12 things can help you manage — or even reduce — your insurance premiums.

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.

5 Ways to Turn Every Employee into a Rainmaker

For successful small businesses, sales aren't just the responsibility of the sales staff. Here's how you can get everybody involved in selling your business.

Looking for Help? Try a Freelancer

Leverage your assets with freelancers.

How Cloud-Based Systems Trim Your Operating Costs

Putting more and more of your business into your browser is convenient. And it's a money-saver.

4 Ways to Get Cheaper Health Insurance

Obamacare made health care mandatory for most — and the healthcare market tricky for all. Learn to navigate the system and pay less for insurance.

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.

What to Do When the Wrong Person for the Job is You

Face it, even company founders are asked to move on, eventually. Here's how to plan ahead and lessen the blow.

Best Money Tips: How to Pack a Suitcase

Today we found some fantastic articles to help you pack a suitcase, travel with presents, and set up a Christmas tree with zero fuss.

10 Employment Laws You May Be Breaking

State and federal employment law can be arcane. But no matter how difficult to comprehend, you're still liable if you're not in compliance.

Rare Book Bargains At Alibris

As a fan of some fairly hard to find books, I love Alibris.com (almost as much as I love half.com for CDs and DVDs, plus newer books, but that's a story for another post). [more]

Best Money Tips: Slash Prom Costs

Today we found some great articles on slashing prom costs, trimming your entertainment budget, and cheap foods that may build a better brain.

Best Money Tips: Money-Saving Tips for Your Honeymoon

Today we found some awesome articles on money-saving tips for your honeymoon, grad gifts, and tips for networking at a business conference.

The Financial Balancing Act: Musings on Balancing Being Responsible with Having Fun

Sometimes, balancing debt (or staying out of it) with fun things we really enjoy brings up hard questions. [more]

Best Money Tips: Ways to Save $10 a Day

Today we found some great articles on ways to save $10 a day, mindsets that will change your money habits, and the best herbs for your fall garden.

Best Money Tips: Frugal DIY Cleaning Projects

Today we found some fantastic articles on money-saving cleaning projects, what to do if you’re underpaid, and great household uses for Alka-Seltzer.

11 Investment Mistakes We All Make

If you've ever fumbled with your investments, you aren't alone. How many of these investing mistakes are you guilty of?

10 Red Flags to Look Out for When Renting Your First Apartment

Renting your first apartment can be like navigating a minefield. Know the warning signs to make sure you don't sign a lease to a pit of despair.