As we watch the markets sink and gyrate, it's a scary time. There's talk of a major recession. While the downsides of a downturn are obvious and very real -- lost work, lost invest
It’s October. In Nebraska. We will see Halloween before we smell the crackling logs on our wood stove. Because it is such a big deal for many to finally crank on the heat, we’ve
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It’s a common practice: You leave the office for any amount of time (a week, an hour, etc) and you set up a nice little out-of-office email reply so people don’t wonder why you hav
Sometimes you just have to get out of the office to ever get any work done! When you're on the go, or are working from home, what are the best tools to keep you productive and in
Until recently, it had never occurred to me that dreams could offer insights into financial and career dilemmas. Then I had a dream that revealed a financial fear, and finally di
Ever wonder how companies like Google, Lego and IKEA found their names? Were they complete accidents or results of savvy marketing? The answer may surprise you.
Help a bride-to-be celebrate her last single days without draining the last few dollars out of your bank account. Learn how with these fun and fabulous tips.
Between now and the end of the year, businesses should take various actions to help their bottom line for 2010 and to get ready for 2011. Here are some actions to consider.
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Funding your 401(k) when you're in debt
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Best Money Tips: Fastest Ways to Make Cheap, Healthy Meals
Today we found helpful articles on the fastest ways to prepare cheap and healthy meals, insurance add-ons that are worth it, and things that every college grad needs to know.
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What Is Your Auto-Reply Email Telling People About You?
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7 Essential Tools for Getting Work Done -- Anywhere!
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What Dreams Mean About Personal Finance
Until recently, it had never occurred to me that dreams could offer insights into financial and career dilemmas. Then I had a dream that revealed a financial fear, and finally di
Wise Bread Reloaded: President Obama's Credit Card Declined at Pricey Restaurant (and How You Can Avoid the Same Fate)
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Best Money Tips: Turn Old Movies and Games into Cash
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Creating a Smooth Business Transition when You Sell Your Company
When the time comes to sell your company, you want to be able to smoothly transition your business to the new owner. That can take planning.
How 16 Great Companies Picked Their Unique Names
Ever wonder how companies like Google, Lego and IKEA found their names? Were they complete accidents or results of savvy marketing? The answer may surprise you.
How to Throw a Fabulously Frugal Bachelorette Party
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Planning in the Last Quarter of 2010
Between now and the end of the year, businesses should take various actions to help their bottom line for 2010 and to get ready for 2011. Here are some actions to consider.
10 Ridiculously Overpriced Pet Products
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Can You Save Money by Outsourcing?
Staffing companies, freelance job boards, and temporary help agencies are experiencing record growth as companies turn to outsourcing.
The 4 Ps of Luxury Branding
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