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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
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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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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
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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?
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The 4 Ps of Luxury Branding
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Stay in School until the Job Market Improves?
For decades it's been a common strategy that's worked out pretty well. This time, it's not looking like such a good idea.
Here's What the New Federal Diet Rules Will Cost You
It's almost time for the latest edition of the government's dietary guidelines, and some of the recommendations may take a bite out of your wallet.
4 Ways the Internet Is Hurting Your Finances
The Internet has a wealth of excellent financial information, but the way you spend your time online could be hurting your wallet.