The 6 tech trends business owners need to know about
You know you can ask Alexa to play music while you’re busy prepping dinner. And you know you can scan your smartphone to pay for a Starbucks latte. But do you know what these (and […]
12 tips to lower your small business overhead costs
Spending money is a necessary part of building a business. Business owners can attribute many costs to producing or creating a product or service. These are known as direct costs. The expenses that are not […]
Considering a debt consolidation loan? Here’s what to look for
If you’re barely keeping up with your monthly debt payments, or even starting to fall behind, you might be thinking about making a change. Paying less toward your debt each month probably sounds like a pretty […]
How to choose a pricing strategy for your small business
It’s no secret that small businesses play a vital role in the US economy. However, revenue for small businesses can be scarce. For instance, small businesses that do not have any employees average just $44,000 a […]
Love a discount? Here’s how to save at 20 popular stores
No matter where you love to shop, it’s easy to see that retailers want you to spend as much money as possible. From the displays of designer goods whispering your name at Macy’s to the […]
Nearly half of homeowners don’t know what their insurance covers. Do you?
While 85 percent of homeowners in the U.S. have home insurance, ValuePenguin’s survey of 2,000 homeowners found that just half know what their home insurance policies cover. Even fewer compared prices when shopping for coverage, just 1 […]
Are personal loans cheaper than financing with a credit card?
When you need help financing a purchase or paying off debt, you might find yourself comparing the options of taking on a personal loan or applying for a new credit card. But which one is […]
Here’s how to protect yourself against credit card skimming
Twenty-three percent of American drivers suspect they’ve been a victim of credit card or debit card skimming at a gas pump in the past 12 months, according to a new report from CompareCards.com. That’s up […]
A small business guide to understanding the product life cycle
If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, you may not realize how unlikely a new product is to succeed. Clayton Christensen, a professor at Harvard Business School, says that of the roughly 30,000 new consumer […]
5 effective ways to reduce your prescription drug costs
With each passing decade, your pillbox fills up a bit more—and makes a bigger dent in your budget. A recent report from Congress found that 12 of the 20 most-prescribed brand-name drugs for seniors had seen price […]