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10 Scams to Avoid in 2011

Most of us work hard for our money, and last year, scammers worked hard to take it away from us. Here are last year's top scams and how to avoid them.

Best Money Tips: Things Broke People Say

Today, we share the things that broke people, ways to boost your career, all-natural remedies to stress, and more!

Start Planning Now for When Your Target-Date Fund Ends

Target-date funds are a common way to help you save for retirement. But what happens when they actually hit their target?

Energy Efficient Mortgages: Borrowing More to Save

Borrowing extra for an energy efficient mortgage can lower your utility costs and generate significant savings...as long as you make sure the math adds up.

Wise Bread's Best and Worst Financial Decisions in 2010

Some of us took risks. Some of us played it safe. Read about our writers' great (and terrible) 2010 financial decisions, and what they learned from them.

Best Money Tips: How to Live With Only 100 Items

Today, we give you tips for living with less stuff, the things every frugal household should have, and the best time to ask for a raise.

Making Progress: The Missing Link Between Management and Employees

Find out what one factor made workers the happiest and how management and employees can unite to create a better workplace.

How Your Small Business Can Survive the Recession

By most accounts, this is going to be a long recession, and we’re still on the downward slope. As a small business owner, you will be forced to make drastic moves to survive. As yo

10 Dumbest Business Mistakes of 2009

These head-scratching moves will help keep our own business mistakes in perspective as we move into 2010. No matter how big your mistakes seemed last year, these 10 prove that y

Marketing to Women: Who's Doing It Right and Who's Not

Few companies have responded to women’s needs, even if this could mean more sales and access to an increasingly influential market.

The Paper Records You Need — And Those You Can Do Without

As a business owner, there are certain documents that you just have to have, but you can easily wind up with more files than you have room for. So how do you know what to get ri

It's Not Revenue If You Can't Collect It

There's nothing worse than having to chase down slow-paying customers. Oh wait, there is something worse: the ones who don't pay at all.

How to Become the Richest Man in Poughkeepsie

Accumulating real wealth is actually much simpler than most people believe.

6 Cs of Successful Small Business Owners

To achieve success, I believe that there are six characteristics that all small business owners need. Fortunately, these traits can be developed by anyone who chooses to do so.

Best Money Tips: Ways You're Being Tricked to Spend More

Today we found some great articles on the ways you’re being tricked into spending more, how to decorate on a budget, and the ways your employer can help you save money.

Do These 9 Things Now to Make Holiday Air Travel Easier

Preparation is everything when it comes to holiday travel.

How Sales Has Changed in the Information Age

Customers are doing more of their own research, but are salespeople keeping up? Learn how to attract prospects, nurture leads, and more in the information age.

Who Should Handle Your Business Finances

Many small business owners run all of their own finances, but eventually you'll want to hire professionals. Read this to learn who to hire when.

How to Overcome These 4 Common Retirement Fears

Let's face it; retirement can be scary! Take a deep breath. You can overcome these fears.

5 Vital Things to Remember When Buying Health Insurance

Time to buy a new health insurance plan? Don't just pick anything. Consider these five important factors first.