The pros & cons of secured & unsecured personal loans
If you need more financial flexibility, you might be thinking about taking out a personal loan. But with so many types of personal loans available, it can be tough to tell which will best fit […]
The only pulled-pork recipe you’ll ever need
Moist, tender, and delicious, this pulled pork recipe is out of this world flavorful! If you’re looking for the best way to get tender, moist, and full of flavor shredded pork, you just can’t go […]
A payroll checklist for small businesses
Depending on your business, you’ll need most of the information listed below. You can usually find it using your own records, previous payroll providers (if applicable), or from federal and state agencies. Here’s what you […]
8 tips for retirees who want to house sit abroad
Linda and Tony Granaghan spent 10 days in December in Torre del Mar, a seaside resort town nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra Nevada mountains on Spain’s famed Costa del Sol. Yet the […]
43 incredible facts about Australia you may not believe are true
Australia Day celebrations this year will take a decidedly solemn turn as residents around the country reflect on the devastating bushfires that have stunned the nation and the world. Each year, Australia Day commemorates the […]
How to remove closed accounts from your credit report
Since credit reports can be used to determine credit scores, it’s not surprising that people want the best credit reports they can get. After all, credit scores can determine eligibility for a loan or line […]
Is it possible to lower credit card interest rates?
Believe it or not, you can call your credit card company and ask them to lower the interest rate on your card. Even more surprising? They might actually do it. A CreditCards.com survey found that of the […]
9 modern business etiquette rules to improve workplace culture
Myka Meier, the founder of Beaumont Etiquette, recently told the Huffington Post that business etiquette is “more than just the practice of good manners and following respectful protocol when doing business with others — it’s the difference […]
13 unique, strange & outrageous events to travel for in 2020
Traveling to see specific events around the world is an exciting way to get to know new destinations and experience unfamiliar cultures. With the new year soon approaching, planning your 2020 travel around unique festivities can make […]
55 money facts you may not believe are true
Sure, you use money nearly every day, but how much do you really know about income, wealth, retirement and money in general? The facts about how wealth operates in our world are not as clear […]
The budget that lets you buy lunch every day
One of the most common pieces of personal finance advice is to save money by bringing lunch to work, rather than buying it. The math is pretty straightforward: If you spend $10 on lunch every […]
Small Business Payroll Mistakes that are Easy to Fix
Payroll is a business’s largest expense. It’s also a process with many moving parts. Let’s say, for instance, that you run a small team of 10 people. Each of these individuals have unique salaries, withholdings and benefits. On […]
The 25 US cities where teens work the most
American teenagers aren’t working as much as they once did. Compared with previous decades, teens today have higher demands on their time thanks to extended school enrollment, volunteer community service requirements and unpaid internships. There […]
12 old-school skills becoming obsolete. Does it matter?
Our Gen Z kids and grandkids are digital natives. They can convey nuance in their text messages, effortlessly navigate wherever they want to go, and get a pizza delivered anywhere, anytime. But they’ve never learned […]
So you got life insurance. Here’s how to understand your policy
Buying life insurance is an involved process, and chances are, once you’ve signed the dotted line, you know what you’re getting into. But if you have your policy in your hands and still have questions, […]
How small businesses can collect invoices faster
“It’s all about cash flow” This should appear on signs displayed in every small business. One of the key elements of running a successful company is managing its cash flow, since cash flow is what’s used […]
How to catch up on retirement savings in your 50s
Data is increasingly showing that many Americans, even those in their 50s, have saved little for their retirement. According to research by the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute, among households headed by adults ages 50 to […]
8 mistakes companies make that slam them into a recession downfall
Every time a recession hits, we see a wave of failing companies shuttering their doors soon after. As a business leader, you’re probably wondering what separates the losers from the winners—the companies that somehow come […]
Why some small businesses get paid on time & others don’t
According to research from Fundbox small businesses in the United States, are owed a whopping $825 billion in unpaid invoices. What the study doesn’t make clear however is how many businesses go unpaid due to poor relationship management with […]
8 financial moves if you’re ‘underwater’ on your house
Swings in the housing market can translate to windfall profits — or devastating losses. And it’s difficult to predict which way the wind will blow. If you do find yourself underwater on your house, here’s […]
50 easy ways to pay off your debt
Want to pay off debt this year? You aren’t alone. In a recent Policygenius survey, Americans said their biggest 2020 financial goal is getting rid of debt. Repaying debt isn’t as simple as waving a […]
Here’s why clogs may not be your best footwear choice for the kitchen
Everyone knows chefs love a clog. But just how healthy are they for your feet and posture? A couple of years ago a report claimed the old wooden clog of the Dutch peasant actually chipped […]
Life in 2020 isn’t quite what these 15 old predictions promised
While self-driving cars have hit the roads and space tourism may not be too far behind, the world hardly looks like the flying car-filled world that sci-fi movies predicted for 2020. Nor does it much […]
38 places to find freelance jobs for all backgrounds
So, you’ve decided to become a freelancer. First off, congratulations! You’ve just joined the ranks of more than 57 million enterprising small business owners. But, once you’ve decided to give up the typical 9-5 life, you […]
4 ways employee benefits fill your workers’ emotional needs
Employer-provided benefits improve employees’ lives in many practical ways. Dental benefits allow families to visit the dentist twice a year. Retirement benefits help couples save money for the future. Paid time off enables hard-working workers […]
How to create a travel budget & stick to it
Summer vacations, gap years in Europe, a flight to space, a Christmas holiday on the slopes in Aspen: Travel is enriching and rewarding. But it’s rarely cheap. From the cost of transportation to accommodations and meals, […]
A small business tool for getting paid on time
Collect more cash in less time. How much would your business improve if you could get cash faster, without a huge investment of time? To reach this goal, many companies use technology to automate the invoicing […]
14 lucrative jobs that let you work less than 40 hours
Earn more while working less — that’s the dream for many workers who are sick of clocking in 40 or more hours per week. Working fewer hours can lead to lower job stress and better work-life balance, […]
7 everyday things that could’ve killed most Boomers as kids (but didn’t)
It’s pretty remarkable, when you think about it, that so many of us baby boomers have made it this far. Especially when you consider those extremely unsafe practices that our parents subjected us to that […]
Why all businesses should track employee time in 2020
Workers tracked over 944.8 million hours in TSheets in 2019.* That’s over 3.4 trillion seconds! Consider our minds blown. As we leap into the new year, new research and a new law are proving that tracking time is more […]