How to motivate your employees
As a small business owner, you wouldn’t be where you are today without your team. Whether you’ve brought on full-time W2s or hired 1099 contract workers, your people are a big part of your business’ success […]
The number of Americans working past retirement age has doubled since 1985
That loud trudging sound in your workplace may be boomers marching into work — in numbers and for lengths unseen in the past 50 years. The long-held dream of retiring by age 65 (or earlier) […]
10 businesses you can start before summer ends
For entrepreneurs, there’s no such thing as a summer slump. In fact, long, hot days are perfect for researching, planning and executing new business ideas (provided there’s an air conditioning unit nearby). But if you […]
10 surprising things that can impact your home insurance costs
The cost of homeowners insurance is based on more than how big your home is, where it’s located or how much stuff you own. Some insurance companies just charge more than others for the same […]
Nearly half of newlyweds went into debt for their weddings … and it’s causing problems
A wedding is cause for celebration. You’re in love, the champagne is flowing and everyone you care about is excited to join the party. Every couple has a dream wedding day in mind, but not […]
The best way to tap your home for cash right now
The strong rebound in home prices over the past few years may have transformed your home into a potential bank. The average home price in the U.S. has risen 50% since 2011, and is now […]
5 ways a DUNS number can help your business
If you have gone through the hassles of incorporating your business, separating your personal affairs from your business affairs (which includes having both personal and business bank accounts), then you know that creating a new business entity has a […]
How to calculate the true cost of a new employee
When calculating the cost of a new hire, it’s important to note wages are merely the base cost of hiring an employee. As an employer, you also have to make Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions, […]
Here’s how high credit card debt is in every state
Credit card debt is intrinsically tied to financial health. It can snowball quickly and is often incredibly hard to get rid of. “The challenge with credit card debt is the high interest rates,” said Howard […]
13 restaurants to check for great student discounts
Even if you have an unlimited meal plan, you might want to eat off campus from time to time. But as a broke college student, you also don’t have tons of money to spend on […]