A small business guide to product pricing
I want to tell you a story, about three cupcake stores… Kara’s Kupcakes sold delicious cupcakes and was known for being the most affordable cupcake store in town. Amidst the perpetual line snaking out of […]
Are selfies hurting your wallet & your health?
Love them or hate them, smartphones have become a big part of our everyday lives, taking up nearly three hours and 40 minutes of our time, each day. They help keep us feeling connected, impact […]
Debt settlement vs bankruptcy: What’s the right choice for you?
When you’re in need of serious help getting your credit back on track, there are two debt relief options that are worth considering. Both debt settlement and bankruptcy will reduce or eliminate your debt, but […]
What full-time travelers need to know about paying income taxes
Who among us hasn’t daydreamed about saying goodbye to the nine-to-five grind and becoming a full-time traveler? The allure of an unencumbered life seems carefree, but there’s at least one bit of reality that shouldn’t […]
Losing weight helped this couple pay off $22K in debt
Brian LeBlanc was fed up. The 30-year-old policy analyst from Alberta, Canada, had struggled with his weight for years. At the time, he weighed 240 pounds and had trouble finding clothes that fit. He decided […]
This budget & planning guide can help your small business thrive
Successful business owners create an annual budget and compare the budgeted amounts to actual results each month. This process is the best way to make smart business decisions and increase profits during the year. However, […]
Confused about retirement accounts? Read this
Saving for retirement is an important financial task. And while there are plenty of options available, many Americans are still confused about how best to prepare for retirement. In fact, only 34% of Americans said […]
7 reasons your small business should consider using eChecks
Raise your hand if you want to get paid faster. Yes, all hands raise, I presume? A method of payment that you might be overlooking is the eCheck. Here’s everything you wanted to know about […]
9 important debt questions to ask before you say ‘I do’
According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, one of the top reasons marriages fail is money. If you want to keep financial problems like debt from being a major issue in your own marriage, it’s vital […]
Blended family? Second marriage? 3 things you should know about estate planning
If you’re in a blended family with stepparents, stepchildren or step-anything-elses, you have unique estate planning needs. That’s something that Brenda (name was changed to protect this person’s privacy) knows all too well. Her stepmother […]