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10 Times at Work You're Just Wasting Effort

Maybe the best way to get more done is to start doing less. Are you spinning your wheels all day at work?

How to Lay a Solid Foundation for Your Business

BrookStone is booming by equipping health care providers with electronic medical record (EMR) software along with backup and disaster recovery services.

Medical Supplies You Can Still Score With Flex Spending

Despite recent changes to FSAs, there are still plenty of purchases you can make. Stock up on these medical supplies so your funds don't go to waste.

7 Surprising Winter Travel Destinations That Won't Break the Bank

Whether you're after a wintry adventure or an escape to the sunshine, these destinations offer plenty of it, at a good price.

What to Expect After These 5 Personal Financial Disasters

When a financial crisis hits, it helps to know exactly what to expect — and how to bounce back.

5 Mega Companies and Their Founding Facts (and Myths)

It's easy to be drawn to real-life success stories, but occasionally, some stories become embellished. Here are five companies that have amazing founding stories, with a few myths

10 Signs You're a Closet Spendthrift

Spendthrifts can't budget or save because they can't afford to — they've spent all their money. Beware these costly habits.

The Financial Considerations of Open Source Software

Open-source software is free, but it could cost your company more in the end.

Three of the Toughest Decisions You'll Face in Retirement

A lot of financial decision-making goes into retirement. Once you reach your golden years, you have a few more questions to answer.

11 Business Lessons from the Heart

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

Best Money Tips: Smart Money Moves for College Freshmen

Today we found some great articles on smart money moves for college freshmen, ways to save money on your next vacation, and how to stop wasting money.

7 Tricks for Enjoying Fine Dining on a Budget

While Spago doesn't offer a Blue Plate Special, you can dine there and still make your rent. You just need to know when to go and where to sit.

Did You Win or Lose Today?

It's difficult to tell whether or not your business is doing well if you're not using the right metrics.

Best Money Tips: Secrets to Being More Productive

Today we found some great articles on the secrets to being more productive, creative Starbucks drinks for around $3, and money moves that no one should ever, ever make.

How Complacency Keeps You From Financial Security

Is your lack of action killing your financial future? It's time to stop being so complacent.

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.

The Silver Bullet of Cash Flow

There is one sure-fire way to get funding when you start your business: Get paying customers.

Tips for Accomplishing More in a Day

Time management is a difficult skill to master, but these simple tricks can help you do more and worry less.

3 Ways Americans Are Getting Better at Managing Their Money

Don't let the news dishearten you. Americans aren't completely terrible at money.