By understanding the expected value concept, and making realistic assessments of your odds of success, you can make better decisions about how to allocate limited resources.
First quarter 2010 numbers are in, and Venture Capital investment in both dollars and deals were down. The good news, if you can call it that, is that it's better than Q1 2009.
Even if you think you have been ruthless about hunting down “leaks” in your budget during the downturn, you may be surprised to find that your company still has some.
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Selling Your Life Insurance Policy for Cold, Hard Cash
Would you sell your life insurance policy for a lump sum, knowing that someone else now profits from your death?
Wise Bread Reloaded: President Obama's Credit Card Declined at Pricey Restaurant (and How You Can Avoid the Same Fate)
Credit card fraudsters respect no one, not even the leader of the free world. Find out how to protect your identity in this week's look back.
7 Grocery Store Habits That Are Making You Broke
You need food to survive, but the way you're buying it could be making you broke.
8 Ways to Save on a First Date Without Looking Cheap
A first date is all about putting your best foot forward. Impress your intended without breaking your budget with these frugal date ideas.
9 Ways to Build Intuition and Make Smarter Decisions
It's easy to discount intuition — how can a gut feeling be right? But your gut knows a lot more than you think. Learn to listen to and trust it.
8 Ways to Get Fit While Hanging Out With Animals
Yes, you can get in shape and hang out with your four-legged friends at the same time!
4 New Reasons You Need an Emergency Fund
You've heard it all before: You need an emergency fund. See if these new persuaders don't convince you.
Best Money Tips: Ways to Go to College for Free
Today we found articles on ways to go to college for free, money mistakes that people make more than once, and ways to save on a vacation rental.
AMEX Small Business Profile: Stacy Debroff, MomCentral.com
We caught up with Stacy recently to get the inside scoop on her unique success story.
Fresh vs. Frozen: 5 Dinner Comparisons
When you consider cost, taste, and time, is fresh always better? Find out as frozen dinners go head-to-head with their freshly made counterparts.
The 5 Best Ice Cream Scoops
Filling a cone with frozen ice cream isn't easy, but it can be. Use any of these ice cream scoops and you can enjoy your summer treat in no time.
48 Guerrilla Marketing Tips From Top PR Pros
We’ve asked some of the most experienced public relations professionals to share their secrets on how to market a company on a small budget.
Best Money Tips: Have Fun for Free
Today we found some great articles on having fun without spending money, ways to start a conversation, and how to save on groceries.
18 Little Food Shopping Mistakes You Need to Stop Making Today
A bunch of grocery shopping mistakes like these can take a big bite out of your budget. Are you making the most of every grocery store visit?
Are Online Certifications Worth the Price?
Those online certifications are tempting you with promises of career advancement. Can they actually help?
Expected Value: How to Play the Odds and Come Out Ahead
By understanding the expected value concept, and making realistic assessments of your odds of success, you can make better decisions about how to allocate limited resources.
Clipped Wings: Can Consumers Fix Air Travel?
From luggage fees, late flights, and TSA screening procedures, can air travel be saved? How can consumers help improve the industry?
The Ups and Downs of Venture Capital
First quarter 2010 numbers are in, and Venture Capital investment in both dollars and deals were down. The good news, if you can call it that, is that it's better than Q1 2009.
5 Ways to Waste Money at Your Business
Even if you think you have been ruthless about hunting down “leaks” in your budget during the downturn, you may be surprised to find that your company still has some.
7 Job Sectors Where Wages Are Growing
Wages are growing in some sectors of the economy faster than others. If you're considering a career change, look here.