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Teaching Preschoolers About Money: An Interview With Beth Kobliner

Start teaching your preschooler financial savvy with some help from expert Beth Kobliner and the familiar characters of Sesame Street.

An Introduction to Venture Capital

Venture capital can be an option for certain small businesses, although not all companies are a good fit.

Repaint Your Old Furniture for a Budget Décor Update

Give new life to your old furniture with this step-by-step guide to applying good old-fashioned paint.

Crowding Out Bad Debt

Short of "payment in advance" terms, the only way to protect yourself from slow paying leeches and outright deadbeats is to have a good credit management process in place.

15 Delicious Homemade Treats Your Valentine Will Love

There's nothing sweeter than a handmade Valentine's gift — unless it's a delicious and decadent sugary treat, like these.

Financial Statement Analysis: Recognizing Debt Overload

Business owners can avoid "delayed realization" by recognizing unwieldy debt structures, which could destroy their companies.

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The 15 Worst Cities for Frugal People

These 15 international cities are renowned for their culture, vitality, and energy. They're also really, really expensive places to live.

Creating Business Contracts That Won't Get You Sued

To ensure your business is truly protected by the contracts you use, you need to create contacts that are specific to how your company does business.

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Smart Web Design Will Boost Your Brand Building

The web isn't the only avenue for developing and building a successful brand, but it's increasingly becoming the most important for an array of businesses big and small.

Best Money Tips: Alternatives to Classic Wedding Registries

Today we found some great articles on alternatives to classic weddings, what the S&P debt ratings mean for the U.S., and how to stay cool on a hot summer day.

How Businesses Can Cash in on Long-Lasting Fads

It might sound like an oxymoron, but identifying lasting trends can improve your relevancy while strengthening your core business.

Customer Ideas to Ignore

Your customers' ideas can be your greatest inspiration...or the source of your failures. These ideas are better left at the bottom of the suggestion box.

5 Workplace Situations That Just Won't Wait

Small business owners face challenges to overcome everyday. Some can wait until tomorrow or next week. Others need to be tackled, head-on as soon as they arise.

Best Money Tips: Slash Your Grocery Bill Without Clipping Coupons

Today we found some awesome articles on slashing your grocery bill without clipping coupons, things you can cut from your budget now, and saving strategies that work.

Too Broke to Buy Diapers?

A recent report says some parents are leaving their tots in stinky diapers to save pennies. A better alternative? Stop paying so much for diapers.

10 Ways to Have a Cheaper Easter

Easter is not the most extravagant holiday but that bunny can still bite your budget. Fill this year's basket with frugal tips as well as treats.

Should You Enter Contests to Boost Your Profile?

The most valuable prize a contest awards may not be cash.

Best Money Tips: 140+ Places With Birthday Freebies

Today we found some great articles on over 140 freebies you can get on your birthday, how to keep assets separate in a marriage, and lies that happy people don’t believe.