Should you work with no-credit-check car dealers?
Cars can be a stressful purchase. Reliable cars don’t come cheap, they’re necessary for daily life in much of the United States, and you don’t always get to decide when it’s time to buy. As […]
The best banks for people who hate ATM fees
Paying an ATM fee can feel like a punch to the stomach. There’s nothing worse than having to spend money in order to access your money. With ATM fees typically running between $2.50 and $3, they can […]
Study proves the adage: Neither a borrower nor a lender be
Mixing money with your personal relationships can get tricky. A recent LendingTree survey of over 1,000 Americans found that almost a third of respondents reported negative consequences from lending or borrowing money from family and friends. Key […]
How to find growth rate and market share for your small business
As a new business owner looking to measure growth, you’ll quickly find that there is no “black and white” way to do so. Companies choose different methods to measure growth. If you consider growth as […]
Make sense of your money with these financial calculators
Oftentimes financial planning can feel like a lonely, confusing endeavor. However, there are calculators that can help you see how to make the most of your money through strategic changes, as well as some that […]
7 ways to save on holiday travel this year
Spending time with family over the holidays is priceless. For many, it’s well worth the time, effort and money spent traveling cross-country, just to spend a few days in the presence of those you love. […]
4 ways to measure profitability & grow your business
Today’s business word of the day is “profitable.” According to the unabridged Merriam-Webster English Dictionary, the definition of profitable (prɑːfətəbəl) is, “affording profits: yielding advantageous returns or results.” Thesaurus.com provides some related words, including “beneficial,” “cost-effective,” and “fruitful.” […]
There are secret codes in Costco pricetags. Here’s what to look for
There’s nothing quite like the thrill of stocking up on barrels of your favorite bulk-items at Costco. A lifetime supply of Honey Nut Cheerios? Costco’s got your back. Blocks upon blocks of your favorite cheeses? […]
How small businesses manage human resources
When you’re a solopreneur, being in charge of “human resources” is pretty easy. As a party of one, you can confidently take a vacation to Fort Lauderdale when you feel like it, choose your own […]
What to do if you have $100K in credit card debt
The Federal Reserve estimates that Americans have more than $4 trillion in consumer debt. That’s a lot of money. So if you’re staring down a large debt bill, remember this: You’re not alone. And not only have […]