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Basic Tips for Investing in a Business

Investment is that exercise of applying your money in a particular endeavor, for the pursuit of growing one's money. We cover some basic tips for investing in a business.

The Only 3 Quick and Easy Salad Dressing Recipes You'll Ever Need

Stop wasting money on tasteless store bought salad dressing and shake up a quick batch at home. Your salad and your budget will appreciate it!

6 Self Help Mantras That Actually Hurt

The Internet is awash in self-help advice and "mantras." Unfortunately, a lot of it just doesn't work. Like these.

Deconstructing the Deal

What are the best methods for scoring a good deal every time? Explore the seven ways to get a great bargain.

Earn Extra Income With These 15 Creative Side Gigs

Everyone could use a few extra bucks — so why not make that side gig fun? And if you're lucky, it might turn into something that really pays.

Dried Fruit, Paint Brushes, and 8 Other Things You Should Keep in the Fridge

Sure, your fridge is full of food, but did you know that flowers and paint brushes should be in there, too? Yep, it's true.

Getting Started in Indoor Cycle Class

Want to exercise during the winter months? Indoor cycling classes are great whether you're a hardcore bike-rider or you never graduated from training wheels.

12 Back-to-School Shopping Tips for the Busy Parent

Back-to-school is already over for many of us, but if you're still shopping, here's how to save money and stay sane.

Tax Planning: 5 Things to Do Before the End of the Year

There's a mere month left to 2010; learn what you should do now to maximize your tax savings.

4 Big Business Accounting Tools Every Side Gig Needs

Operate your side hustle like a big business to maximize income — and avoid issues with the IRS.

The 8 Scariest Things Probably Coming to Air Travel

If you think flying coach is uncomfortable now, just wait until you see what the airline industry has planned for you!

The 8 Weirdest Cases of Credit Card Theft

While credit card theft is no joke, from time to time those thefts (and those post-theft purchases) are entertaining. And often weird.

4 Ways to Make Money Doing Household Chores

Looking for a side gig that doesn't have hefty startup fees? You can make up to $25 an hour doing everyday household chores for other people.

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Best Money Tips: Worst Things to Buy at Walmart

Today we found some terrific articles on the worst things to buy at Walmart, recipes for homemade junk food, and tricks to make groceries last longer.

Military Members Can Still Utilize Homebuyer Tax Credits

Last year, homebuyer tax credits helped boost the real estate market. Until April 30, certain service members can still take advantage of this benefit.

Building the Life You Want with the Money You Have: Highlights from Our Chat With Donna Freedman

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Donna Freedman on building the life you want with the money you have.

5 Tried-and-True Strategies for Saving When Your Income Isn't Consistent

Saving money is hard when your income isn't consistent. Use some of these strategies, and see your savings grow even when your paychecks aren't regular.

To Payroll or Not: Hiring Contract vs. Salary Employees

You have some projects coming down the pipe that you need additional staff for. What do you do: offer your potential new team player an independent contract or full-time salary

Cultural Considerations in Negotiations

It's crucial for small business owners to have an idea of the cultural factors affecting a negotiation going in, whether or not you're doing business internationally.