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5 Financial Lessons Everyone Should Learn by Kindergarten

Kindergarten kids can — and should — understand these personal finance basics. So should the rest of us.

8 Invitations to an IRS Tax Audit

Don't let your tax return send up a red flag to the IRS; avoid these common reasons for an audit.

25 Ways to Be a Better Person Today

Discover how you can become a better person today (and reap additional benefits like happiness, saving money, and helping the environment).

How to Get Exercise During the Day

Exercise can help you wake up, calm down, and get focused; but it can be hard to schedule. Learn how to fit your workout into your work day.

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8 Ways ETFs Can Put More Money in Your Pocket Than Mutual Funds

It used to be that that the smart way to invest simply was to buy mutual funds. Not anymore — ETFs are where your money should go.

Can Your Business Use a Board of Directors?

A Board of Directors can be much more than an easily met requirement of the incorporation laws.

Webcam Etiquette: Tips from the Other Side of the Conference Call

The webcam sees all. Follow these tips for your next video conference.

5 Ways to Raise Your Rates and Keep Your Clients

Every service provider dreams of higher rates. Unfortunately, asking for higher rates is every service provider's nightmare.

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The Psychology of Free, and Its Power Over You

From Craigslist to grocery samples, free stuff is everywhere. Understand how marketers use "free," the psychology behind it, and how it affects your habits.

Countering: What To Consider Before An Employee Gets Another Offer

Your high value employees are valuable to your competitors, too. Here's how to develop a counter-offer plan before another firm lures them away.

BankAmericard® Secured Credit Card Review

The BankAmericard Secured Mastercard offers security benefits that help protect you from fraud and identity theft.

How Millennials With Kids May Become the Richest Retirees Yet

Millennials have had an uphill battle finding jobs and buying homes. But when it comes to retirement savings, young parents are winning.

3 Strategies to Stay Afloat in Trying Times

If the recession is slowing your business down, try these simple strategies to get more done for less while improving cash flow.

Wanna Make More Money? Make Your Employees Happy

Happy employees are productive employees. So what makes them happy?

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5 Essential Things Women Should Know About Investing

Half of America's household breadwinners are women — who unfortunately, are still playing catch-up in the investment world. Find out why.

3 Killer E-commerce Website Features

Make the effort to add features to your ecommerce site that meet customer needs, and you'll build a site that satisfies user needs and meets your sales goals.

5 Money Truths That Aren't Always Obvious

For all the thinking we do about money, we sometimes miss the most important points. Discover five truths about finances that might surprise you.