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Independent Contractors vs. Employees: Keeping Them Straight

Who the IRS considers an employee and who it considers a contractor doesn't always match what a business owner might expect.

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What to Do When You've Blown Your Budget for the Month

You've busted your budget for the month and there's still three weeks left to go. What now?

Exploring Debt Restructuring Options

If your business is finding it hard to keep up with all its credit card, credit line, and bank loan payments, it may be time to consider debt restructuring.

7 Personal Finance Tips for Animal Lovers

We love our pets — too much sometimes — and it can cost us plenty. Get smart about caring for Fido and keep him from tearing a hole in your budget.

The Truth About Business Grants

If you don’t mind lots of paperwork, frequent disappointment, and many strings attached, here’s a quick guide to the slow process of finding grant money for your business.

Best Money Tips: How to Eat Organic on the Cheap

Today we found some great articles on how to eat organic on the cheap, clever ways to save money and time on holiday travel, and money lies that are holding you back.

How to Keep Your Pets Cool During a Heat Wave

The dog days of summer are here. Here's how to keep your fur buddies cool.

This May Be the Best Time to Negotiate Loan Terms

With credit at its tightest in over ten years, banks are hurting. For successful borrowers, that means loan terms and conditions may be more negotiable then ever.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Laugh More

Today we found some awesome articles on how to laugh more, how to save money on gift cards, and tips for saving money right now.

Best Money Tips: Good Morning Habits for a Great Day

Today we found some great articles on the good morning habits to start your day off right, powerful time management strategies, and 2015’s top affordable vacation destinations.

11 Free Ways to Generate Referrals

What to generate referrals without spending money? Here are ways to elicit, not solicit, referrals.

Best Money Tips: Turn Old Movies and Games into Cash

Today we found some awesome articles on turning old movies and games into cash, debt reduction plans, and avoiding ATM fees.

13 Must-Have Kitchen Purchases Under $10

You can spend hundreds on kitchen utensils and gear, or much, much less if you shop smart and pick the right $10 essentials — like these.

Creating a Smooth Business Transition when You Sell Your Company

When the time comes to sell your company, you want to be able to smoothly transition your business to the new owner. That can take planning.

Free Ways to Celebrate Father’s Day

Celebrate Father’s Day this year with these free activities and gifts that are sure to make your dad feel appreciated.

Best Money Tips: 10 Signs You've Gone From Frugal to Cheap

Today we found some great articles on the signs that you’ve gone from frugal to cheap, how to spend less on groceries this year, and ten ways you’re throwing money away.

Best Money Tips: Safe and Cheap Ways to Watch the Solar Eclipse

Today we found articles on safe and cheap ways to watch the solar eclipse, easy ways to improve your finances today, and home maintenance tasks to check off this fall.

The Real ROI of Social Media

The value of social media lies mostly in the daily process of helping every employee do their job more efficiently and effectively.

Best Money Tips: Plan a Cheap Summer Birthday Party

Today we found some awesome articles on how to plan a cheap summer birthday party, how to break your bad financial habits, and things to consider before quitting your day job.