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Does Energy-Efficient Equipment Make a Difference in Operating Costs?

Energy-efficient equipment is promoted as a way to save money for your business, but will the money saved make a noticeable difference in your operating costs?

Make the Most of Your Local Chamber of Commerce

From advertising to networking, your Chamber of Commerce can offer your business scores of benefits...if you're a member.

How to Hold onto Talent When You Can’t Afford Raises

Recent economic improvements may have your employees expecting raises this year. But what if you can't afford them?

5 Budgeting Ideas for Any Small Business

Do you really need those potted plants the first day you open? Learn how creating a realistic budget can help your small business thrive instead of fail.

Flashback Friday: 137 Ways to Make This the Best Halloween Yet

Make Halloween 2017 the most spook-tacular trick-or-treating holiday ever.

8 Ways Having Kids Makes You More Frugal

For some of us frugality is a choice. For the rest, it's a choice we're given — usually when we're blessed with a couple more mouths to feed.

Guys: Upgrade Your Style Without Buying New Clothes

You don't need to shop to be more fashionable. From fixing up your shoes to discovering the power of tailoring, learn how to look great in what you have.

How Investing Drives Us Crazy: Lessons From a Trade

Even when you do everything "right," you can still lose money on a trade. Get some good investing advice (even if it's not a guaranteed path to wealth).

Here's How Delaying Marriage or Kids Saves You Money

Getting married is quite the expense, and so is starting a family. Is it worth it to wait? Here are some financial issues to consider.

5 Quick Ways to Become a Better Networker Today

Before you can work your network you've got to build it.

Can Low Prices Hurt Your Business?

For many small businesses, competing on price can do more harm than good.

Making Your Web Presence Both Local and Global

Think globally, act locally. Or is it think locally, act globally? With some planning, both can be true for your online identity.

Sweetening the Deal on Small Business Saturday

On Small Business Saturday, American Express offers small businesses a chance to boost sales. Some small businesses are boosting that opportunity with promotions of their own.

Looking for Love (Online)

Looking for love online this Valentine's Day? Here's a few places to get started (and where to avoid).

iPhone - More features unveiled

I know we've had a lot of chit-chat back and forth over the past month about the iPhone. Well, it looks like those boffins are giving you even more value for money. I particularly like the sideburns. [more]

Microsoft Office for $3? Third World Perks

Microsoft is going to be giving away selling their software bundles for $3. Three freaking dollars! From the Seattle PI (via Seattlest): [more]

How to Control Anxiety and Start Enjoying More

Anxiety is unhealthy, counter-productive, and, well, just not very fun. Learn how to worry less and enjoy life more with these easy suggestions.

7 Edible Adventures Anyone Can Afford

Unleash your inner locavore by experimenting with the foods and food culture hiding right in plain sight in your neighborhood.

Mind Control Guru Can Pay With Blank Sheets of Paper

Using the power of your own mind against you is quite a scam and requires little to no set up, no partners, and no real props. See how Derren Brown does it.

Best Money Tips: Tips to Save on Thanksgiving Dinner

Today we found some stellar articles on tips to save on Thanksgiving dinner, part-time jobs that pay well, and making extra cash for the holidays.