Zero percent financing may not be as good a deal as it sounds. Many such deals are simply a bait-and-switch ruse. Even when they're legit, they can wreak havoc with your credit.
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The Internet has created lots of new opportunities, especially for scam artists and fraudsters. Here's a look at several new strains and how you can protect yourself from them.
Fancy a brand new hand-cranked laptop for a few hundred bucks? Well, it may just happen. It seems plans are afoot to offer the $100 laptop for sale to the general public, and not just the poor children of the world.
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Is Zero Percent Financing a Free Lunch?
Zero percent financing may not be as good a deal as it sounds. Many such deals are simply a bait-and-switch ruse. Even when they're legit, they can wreak havoc with your credit.
Best Money Tips: These 5 Things Make You Terrible With Money
Today we found articles on the biases and fallacies that make us terrible with money, rules that every real estate investor should follow, and how to recover from a spending spree.
Which Is Better for Your Business: Debt or Equity?
Is debt or equity better for your business?
How More Vacation Time Can Increase Productivity
Employees in other countries have fewer working hours and longer vacations than Americans while being just as productive. Here's what we can learn.
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.
Warning: The Internet May Be Dangerous to Your Wealth
The Internet has created lots of new opportunities, especially for scam artists and fraudsters. Here's a look at several new strains and how you can protect yourself from them.
Yelp, Kudzu, and Google Places: Do You Have to Care?
Your customers are saying nice things about you, aren't they?
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Audit-Proof Your Hobby Business
Turning your passion into a sideline business can help you earn some extra cash. But it can also attract the watchful eyes of the IRS.
Best Money Tips: Facts Your Doctor Won't Tell You
Today we found some great articles on facts your doctor won't tell you, tips to avoid problems at the airport, and ways to stop wasting money.
5 Reasons Why 2015 is the Year to Buy a House
Attention, prospective homeowners — this is THE year you've been waiting for. Find out why now is a great time to buy a house.
9 Safe Investments That Aren't Bonds
Bonds aren't as attractive as they used to be. Where else can you stash your cash at reduced risk?
The $100 laptop...for sale to the public?
Fancy a brand new hand-cranked laptop for a few hundred bucks? Well, it may just happen. It seems plans are afoot to offer the $100 laptop for sale to the general public, and not just the poor children of the world. [more]
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No one likes a cheater — your budget included! Nix these small budget habits that are causing big harm to your finances.
Youth and Money: Finding the Frugal Balance
People who are living on their own for the first time have some of the smallest budgets — and biggest plans. Here's how to enjoy your money now AND later.
The Toyota I-Unit; would you drive it?
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Best Money Tips: Habits That Lead to Wealth
Today we found some great articles on habits that lead to wealth and prosperity, smart ways to multitask, and ways to slash your cell phone bill.
10 Ways to Get Great Hair Without the Salon
Save pricey salon days for a rare treat and get gorgeous, healthy hair with some simple (and cheap!) tricks.
Best Money Tips: Home Decorating Ideas on a Budget
Today we found some fantastic articles on home decorating ideas on a budget, personal finance advice for college students, and summertime tax moves.
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