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When Buying Local Does (and Doesn’t) Make Sense

Buying local is a big trend right now. But as noble as supporting other local businesses might be, it also could be the wrong decision for your company.

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This Is How Rich You'd Be If You'd Saved the Money You Earned in High School

Did you fritter away the earnings from your after school job? If only you'd saved it instead and let compound interest work its magic.

The 5 Best Folding Chairs

Getting cozy in the great outdoors isn't easy, but it can be. Just use any of these folding chairs and you can relax without getting dirty.

Could Your Business Fail If Your Bank Fails?

The short answer: Yes. The longer answer: It's very unlikely. Here's why.

What if the Mortgage Interest Deduction Went Away?

What would happen if the mortgage interest deduction were eliminated?

Best Money Tips: Sustainable Frugality Tips

Today we found some great articles on sustainable frugality tips, healthy snacks that are cheaper to make at home, and a new obstacle to Amazon’s drone delivery.

How Your New Job Might Affect Your Mortgage Application

You just started a new job. Now, you want a new home. With the right strategy, you can still get a mortgage.

Money Pitfalls of the Big Sale

You've just scored your first big sale — hurray! But that new sale might be less lucrative than you expected, or even put you deeper in the hole. Learn why.

Best Money Tips: Ways to Make Saving Fun

Today we found some great articles on ways to make saving fun, offbeat ways to make money, and online job search techniques to avoid.

Denied a Mortgage? Here's How to Fix It Fast

Depending on why a mortgage is denied, disappointed homebuyers often still have a shot at homeownership. Find out how to go from no to yes.

3 New 1099 Rules You Should Know About

Starting next year, small businesses and entrepreneurs will need to issue 1099s for a variety of additional services. Find out what you'll need to track and report.

Creating Cheap, Healthy Work Lunches

Saving money while eating healthy at work is totally doable. Follow these suggestions to create inexpensive, healthy, and delicious lunches.

Everything You Need to Know About Peer-to-Peer Investing With Lending Club

For borrowers, Lending Club offers another funding source. For investors, it's a way to invest in consumer debt. Here's how to get started.

Best Money Tips: Habits of Stress-Free People

Today we found articles on the habits of stress-free people, reasons why you’re always late and how to solve them, and simple ways to motivate yourself.

Cultivating Teamwork Excellence

Want to have a great, effective team? Learn how to be a great team leader.

5 Foods Scientifically Proven to Take Years off Your Life

You probably already know that these delicious foods are harmful to your midsection. But did you know they may be taking years away, too?

Best Money Tips: 6 Basic Rules of Investing

Today we found articles on the basic rules of investing, the best tactics to improve your self-control, and DIY costumes you can make with a bed sheet.

10 Business Model Pivots to Improve Cash Flow

Stop embracing change and start practicing your pivot, especially when planning cash flow for a new venture.

Best Money Tips: How to Save Money on a Car

Today we found some awesome articles on how to save money on a car, reasons why you need a financial advisor, and how to save on your electric bill.