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It's Now Easier to Get a Home Loan Even If You Have Student Loan Debt — Should You?

Fannie Mae is making it easier for buyers with high levels of student loan debt to getL a mortgage. Sounds great — but is it?

5 Financial Holidays I'd Like to See

If people can claim Turkey Neck Soup Day is a holiday, then we should celebrate some more-useful financial holidays too.

Cash Flow: What It Is and What It Isn't

When cash flow stops, the situation quickly turns critical. Unfortunately, the concept of cash flow is largely misunderstood. So, before you inadvertently bleed to death, let's

5 Credit Card Apps for Businesses and Consumers

There’s an easy way (and an app!) to accept other forms of payment besides cash.

How to Make Collection Calls that Keep Customer Relationships

Adopt a relationship-building mindset prior to making a call to collect on past due balances.

Best Money Tips: How to Negotiate Your Salary

Today we found some great articles on how to negotiate your salary, what you need to know about down payments, and eating healthy on the road for less.

Best Money Tips: Gadgets That Save Time and Money

Today we found some great articles on gadgets that save time and money, how to do a full day’s work in 90 minutes, and the best gifts to re-gift.

What Makes a Good Business Bank?

The bank you choose for your business accounts can make a major difference in how well your company operates. Convenience is a factor, but there are considerations that may be m

Things to Consider Before Uprooting Your Business

Deciding to uproot your business and go virtual can be very liberating, but there are a number of things to consider and account for before pulling the plug on your office space.

9 Helpful (and Weird) Uses for Hair and Excess Pet Fur

I'm not going to claim that they're all pleasant, but from charity donations to creating crafts, there are several ways to reuse human hair and pet fur.

8 Types of Investors — Which One Are You?

From set-it-and-forget-it to ultra hands on, there are many different types of investors. Which one are you?

The Difference Between Your Accountant and Your Financial Planner

Many business owners surmise that their accountant can do the job of both accounting and financial planning (or vice versa) when in fact, the two roles complement each other.

Best Money Tips: Powerful Habits to Brighten Your Morning

Today we found some great articles on powerful habits to brighten your morning, getting the best deals at flea markets, and the best cities for job-seekers.

Saving for College: Highlights from Our Chat With Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers

Don't miss the highlights from our chat with Dr. Barbara O'Neill from Rutgers Cooperative Extension on saving for college!

Take These Costs Off Your Worry List in 2011

Make 2011 your year of less stress by deconstructing these common worries.

Best Money Tips: Don't Let Your Baby Blow Your Grocery Budget

Today we found some awesome articles on keeping your baby from blowing your grocery budget, credit card myths, and benefits of one car households.

Best Money Tips: Avoid These Big Retirement Money Mistakes

Today we found articles on retirement money mistakes to avoid, easy ways to handle rejection, and time management tips for beginners.

3 Must Have Business Agreements

These three agreements can keep your business -- and you -- from getting burned.

8 Simple Ways to Trigger Your Creativity

Success is 90 percent perspiration. Make the most of the remaining ten percent without breaking a sweat.

PR Blunders and How to Avoid Them

Getting your business noticed by the wider community can only help. Except when it only hurts.