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10 ways to make your business website better
If your new year’s resolution is to build your business in 2019, an excellent place to start is improving your website’s content and functionality. Here are …
Plus-size shopping tips: How to save when everything’s pricier
Let me just say this: I love my body. Albeit short and still (relatively) young, this body has managed to run half-marathons, create a baby, and …
The ultimate guide to writing a project proposal
Whether you are just starting your business or looking to launch your next product or service, you need to know how to write a project proposal. …
How to handle a surprise tax bill
As the April 15 deadline to file your taxes approaches, many Americans are understandably worried about getting hit with a surprise tax bill. Especially in light …
Chapter 7 vs. Chapter 13 bankruptcy: What’s the real difference?
When you’re facing more bills than income, sorting through the options for debt relief becomes a mission of urgency. You may want to rule out even …
These cities have the highest home vacancy rates
Vacant homes can come in many different shapes and sizes — and conditions. They are often stereotyped as dilapidated houses with crumbling foundations and boarded-up windows. …
4 steps to successfully resolving tax notices
Do you stress when you receive a sales tax notice? The good news is that not all notices are bad news. When dealing with any agency …
7 ways to make money as a thought leader
Here are seven ways you can make money as a thought leader: Image Credit: DepositPhotos.com. 1. Salaried employee A consistent salary plus benefits is an excellent …
Budgeting for a retirement home for your parents
People are living longer than ever, thanks to modern medicine and advances in technology. By 2050, one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 and older, …
Here’s what science says about your money habits
If an anthropologist were to have access to your bank account, what would they learn about you? Are you constantly carrying a credit card balance and …
8 ways to improve your company’s social media presence
A whopping 96 percent of small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) say they use social media in their marketing strategy, according to Social Media Examiner. However, not …
7 things that should never go down your garbage disposal
Your garbage disposal is your dishwashing assistant. It works hard for you, with its blades shredding up your food waste into itty-bitty pieces that won’t clog …
21 excuses people give for not eating their fruits and veggies
My journey into veganism began in 1987. That’s when I gave up red meat. In 1988 I gave up chicken, and on January 1, 1989 I …
What is job costing and how can it boost profits for your small business?
If you can’t identify all of your project costs, how can you determine the profitability of the engagement? You can’t. Company owners that conduct business on …
How to save money dining out this spring
I, like many others, love to eat out. Not only do I get the night off from cooking, I enjoy getting a bit dressed up and …
11 ways you can get out of paying student loans
If you borrowed student loans to pay for college or graduate school, you might have a long road of debt repayment ahead of you. But you could reach …
10 common time wasters & how to fix them
Any small business owner knows that time is money. So why are you throwing it out the window wasting it on these top common time wasters? …
This new 4,000-mile trail will let people bike across the US on one path
Here’s some warm weather dreaming that will help you dust off those winter blues. Imagine pedaling your bike along flat, wide trails on a pleasant summer …
This roasted beet & quinoa salad with za’atar vinaigrette is colorful & delicious
Have you ever been stumped by beets in the kitchen? We’ve got just the recipe for you from our friend Michelle of Farm Belly. This hearty …
Best practices to help your business avoid tax fraud
As a business owner, you may find it increasingly difficult to file an accurate tax return. The tax code is complicated, and it’s not unusual to …
6 reasons why it’s important to check your credit
If you’re not thinking of buying a house or car soon, or applying for a new credit card, then you might think there’s no reason to check …
Top tips for saving money on childcare
If there’s a universal truth to childcare, it is that kids are expensive. Whether you choose a nanny, daycare or are just looking for a babysitter for an …
Are you prepared to take care of your parents?
The question of whether you’re ready to take care of your parents isn’t an easy one to answer, and it may be a very emotional one. …
Jose Cuervo has an all-you-can-drink tequila train
You’ve heard of the party bus. Now, it’s time to climb aboard the tequila train. That’s right: Jose Cuervo, which has been making tequila for 250 …
5 times when life insurance won’t pay a claim
When taking a new life insurance policy, most of us give a little thought to the possibility that there may be situations where your life insurance …
Is shared parenting really best for children?
First, let’s establish this right away: Shared parenting isn’t right for families where one parent struggles with addiction, there is a history of violence or abuse, or …
This change to FHA Loans might help you land a mortgage more easily
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s mortgage calculation of use net income is super conservative and will make your mortgage on your rental property worse from a …
These are the veggies people would take to a deserted island
If you could only bring 3 types of produce with you to a desert island, what would you bring with you, and why? We posed this …
Create your own backyard paradise using these 7 devices
As the weather warms, these technology gadgets and gear can help you make the most of your outdoor space. Your porch, garden and yard were all …
A pro DIY’ers experience with Marie Kondo’s ‘tidying up’ method
Breaking news: I consider myself to be a DIY-er. And a tidy person. And a bit of a neat freak. That’s all because I live in …
