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Best Money Tips: Improve Your Conversation Skills

Today we found some awesome articles on ways to improve your conversation skills, how a shutdown can hurt you, and 5 tax rip-offs.

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How to Save for Retirement When You Are Unemployed

So you're out of work. That doesn't mean you have to lose track of your retirement savings.

Where is the Business Going? Succession Planning Points for Consideration

When I was a practicing financial planner, I was shocked at the number of small business clients who did nothing but blink their eyes in response to my line of questions about t

Best Money Tips: Great Mother's Day Gift Ideas Under $50

Today we found some great articles on Mother's Day gifts, bad reasons to sell your home, and juicy secrets to job hunting.

12 Hidden Costs of a New Job

You landed the new job and you're getting a raise — Yay! Now, how much will your new job really cost you? Make sure you understand these costs.

Why Timing Is Everything When Saving Money on Travel

Want a great holiday on a budget? Consider going there when no one else is.

Warning: The Government Mail You Received Might Be a Scam

Scam artists are constantly bombarding you with bills that look like official government mail. It is one of the most effective scams, and there’s a good chance you are already a vi

Take a Pass on Passover Markups

Kosher-for-Passover foods can be exorbitantly expensive. Follow these suggestions to keep your costs down.

4 Ways to Boost Your 401(k) Returns

Most of us have all of our retirement eggs in the 401(k) basket. Maximize your fund's growth by making these powerful plan moves.

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Take the Long View When Negotiating with Your Vendors

For many businesses, the prices your vendors ask can make or break you. And even if price is no object, your vendors' abilities to deliver products or services on time, while av

You Can Throw a Fun and Affordable Holiday Party — Here's How

Entertain friends and family for cheap this year and and have a merry old time — once at the party, and again on bill pay day.

Bookmark This: How Much to Tip in Almost Every Situation

Tipping is tricky. Here are some easy to remember guidelines to take the guesswork out of it.

How to Choose an Accountant for Your Small Business

The role of an accountant doesn't have to be limited to tax preparation. He can be a valuable adviser for your business year round. Here are some things your accountant should b

How to Get a Groupon Refund When a Company Closes

I had a Groupon for a company that just went out of business. Yikes! Here's how I got my money back.

8 Times Most People Are Faking It

We've all been fakes one time or another. We can't help it — sometimes it's the polite thing to do.

How to Live the "Location Independent" Lifestyle

When you can work from anywhere, you can go anywhere. Here's how.

Read Your Financial Statements Like a Banker

Your balance sheet and income statement tell a banker more about your business than you may think. You need to know what goes on in your banker’s head when reading your financia

Time-Management Tools: Too Busy to Read This Post?

Home life is hectic. Work is hectic. If you feel like you don't have enough time, these free time-management tools can help you find more.