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Best Money Tips: Improve Your Conversation Skills

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to improve your conversation skills, how a shutdown can hurt you, and 5 tax rip-offs.

5 Downsides to a Bigger Paycheck

You just got a raise, but before you start celebrating, take a few minutes to think about how more money is going to change things for you.

Take the Long View When Negotiating with Your Vendors

For many businesses, the prices your vendors ask can make or break you. And even if price is no object, your vendors' abilities to deliver products or services on time, while av

6 Ways to Ask Your Boss for Better Work-Life Balance

Unless you're self-employed, the only way to improve your work-life balance is to ask. Get your boss to say yes with this clear plan.

Read Your Financial Statements Like a Banker

Your balance sheet and income statement tell a banker more about your business than you may think. You need to know what goes on in your banker’s head when reading your financia

Time-Management Tools: Too Busy to Read This Post?

Home life is hectic. Work is hectic. If you feel like you don't have enough time, these free time-management tools can help you find more.

How to Enjoy Las Vegas Without Losing Your Shirt

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas. Except for your money. You don't have to leave it all behind.

The 8 Worst and Best Airport Buys

There's nothing friendly about the price of goods and services at the airport. Avoid these bad buys if you can — and save your money for a couple of concourse deals.

7 Times You Should Choose Private School Over Public

Private school will crimp even the healthiest family budget. When does leaving public school for private make sense?

Where to Find Emergency Funds When You Don't Have an Emergency Fund

A costly emergency has sprung up. The only problem? You have a second emergency — no money to cover it. Here's where to find funds fast.

Why You Should Do Less to Grow Your Business

Here are some tips on how to use the minimum viable product approach with your own business.

How to Find the Savings Strategy That Works For You

The path to saving money is as diverse as it is customizable. Are you following the best path for you?

3 Ways to Prevent Brown Lawn Spots From Dog Urine

Man's best friend can be your lawn's worst enemy. Use these techniques to ensure your pups don't leave marks when marking their territory.

12 Times You're Better Off Without a Promotion

You're working hard — and smart — and the boss has noticed. Do you take the promotion? Or do you keep the job you're happy with?

Best Money Tips: Late Retirement Planning Tips

Today we found some great articles on late retirement planning tips, how to hedge against gas price increases, and clever ways to pay for your kids' college.

Best Money Tips: Money Saving Tips for Frugal Families

Today we found some great articles on money saving tips for frugal families, ways to gain more confidence, and how to keep your airline miles from expiring.

6 Pitfalls When Chasing Travel Rewards

While many have used travel rewards to score free or reduced-cost travel, it helps to know the pitfalls to watch out for.

7 Steps to Work-Life Balance When Working from Home

If you don't get ahead of your busy schedule, your busy schedule will get ahead of you.

10 Ways to Make Your Affiliate Marketing Program Shine

If your affiliate marketing results are ho-hum, try one or several of these tips to generate more buzz.

10 Tricks You Should Learn From Great Hagglers

Haggling can save you some decent cash, but what if you hate to ask? Buck up and learn how to get the price that's right for you — and your budget.