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Merchant Credit Card Processing Costs: The Whole Story

A typical merchant will probably say that it costs around 2% to accept credit cards. But the discount rate they're thinking of isn't the only cost. If you're running a business,

What Fantasy Football Teaches Us About Personal Finance

Football season is upon us, which means it's time to build your fantasy team(s). Did you know they can teach you a thing or two about personal finance?

Best Money Tips: Inexpensive Family Outings

Today we found some great articles on inexpensive family outings, how to negotiate fees and save on expenses, and Netflix alternatives.

Best Money Tips: Self-Help Clichés We Need to Change

Today we found some great articles on self-help clichés we need to change, how to avoid a parking ticket, and organizational tools to get your life together.

Should You Hire a Recruiter?

Working with a recruiter can be expensive, but finding the perfect employee can be even more valuable. Here's how to figure out whether a recruiter is worth it for your business.

6 Steps to a Good Hire

Making the decision to hire -- or fire -- is never easy. Here's a step-by-step process to take some of the guesswork out of it.

4 Methods To Determine Your Company's Worth

Your small business may be your among your most valuable assets. But what's it really worth?

10 Free Business Tools Too Valuable To Ignore

With these robust tools and informed resources, you can run or manage just about every facet of your business. For free.

7 Tips for Small Business Success in Troubled Times

When the going gets tough, small business gets going.

The Top 5 Group Buying Sites: Love ‘Em or Hate ‘Em?

Group buy sites such as Groupon can be a boon for small businesses eager to get noticed. But they are not without risk. Here's a look at five of the most popular.

Building A Business Website Is Cheaper And Easier Than Ever

Your customers are looking for you online. Here's how to build the site where they can find you.

Where to Turn When Your Bank Doesn't Love You Anymore

Many traditional lenders such as banks are pulling back credit, even from long term, credit-worthy customers. Fortunately,there are plenty of alternatives to traditional banks.

Handling Emotions and Money

How do you handle money mishaps and high emotions? Give us some advice, readers!

Car Buying Part 2 – Into the Devil's domain.

Before you brave the Devil's Dominion of car dealerships, take these 10 tips with you. Don't be a laydown!

Best Money Tips: The Definitive Guide to Napping

Today we found some great articles on the best ways to nap, over 50 ways to make extra money this summer, and what you can do about chronic procrastination.

Best Money Tips: Common Habits That Can Shorten Your Life

Today we found some great articles on common habits that may shorten your life, essentials for a long car ride, and natural methods to keep bugs away.

Saving Strategies: Highlights from Our Chat with Dr. Barbara O’Neill from Rutgers

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers on saving strategies.

Using These 5 Words Will Help You Feel More Successful

There's no one surefire secret to success — but you can sound the part by adding these confident, professional words to your lexicon.

Ask the readers: What charities do you give to?

My last post on giving made me think a bit about... well, giving. [more]

5 Things Every Single Person Needs to Do With Their Money

When you're on your own, you're on your own, especially when it comes to money. Here's how singles can protect it.