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Why Germans Have Longer Vacation Times and More Productivity
Self-sacrifice has almost always gone hand-in-hand with American entrepreneurship and small businesses. Yet Europeans have always seemed to have taken a different route when it com
The Lifetime Value of a Customer
The lifetime value of a customer is a valuable tool for measuring the contribution a customer makes to the bottom line and a useful basis for developing marketing strategies.
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The Great Whitening Hype
The home teeth whitening market is expected to grow 30% in the next decade. While this isn’t surprising in itself, I am shocked at the number o
The Truth about Wealth
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7 Affordable Alternatives to Processed Meats
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The Pros and Cons of Dollar-Cost Averaging
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Lots of FREE Eats for Leap Year Babies
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Shopping for Luggage: In Search of the Rolling Duffel Carry-on Backpack Thing
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Pay 1980’s Prices for Today’s Adorable OshKosh Kid’s Clothing!
I remember the first time I picked out my own brand new school clothes. They were made by Oshkosh (or OshKosh B’Gosh at that time), and they were fashionable and
Flashback Friday: 119 Amazing Meals You Can Make From a Can
Canned food is cheap, but it's not always delicious. Try some of our best recipes for your pantry clutter, and you'll see — great food can come from a can.
Ask the Readers: How Often Do You Evaluate Your Budget?
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Ask the Readers: Have You Ever Regretted a Big Purchase?
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Use only what you need
That’s the advice from a beautifully-executed campaign from Denver Water, right here in my own backyard of Colorado. The campaign (created by Sukle Advertising, a very smart, strat
Teaching Children About the "Other" December Holidays
By teaching our children about the "other" December holidays, we can help them to learn about cultures and traditions that are different from their own.
Telling My Daughter the Truth about Her New 'Friend,' The Salesclerk!
At the risk of hurting my baby's feelings, I had to tell her that the cool teenager in the 'tween-age clothing store was not really a friend. The 16-year-old salesclerk --so cute,
Best Money Tips: Unconventional Ways to Save on Your Wedding
Today we found some fantastic articles on unconventional ways to save on your wedding, furniture buying tips, and giving yourself a pay raise every year.
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