Do you control your business, or is your business controlling you? Gino Wickman, an author and business consultant, finds this lack of control as a common frustration with entrepreneurs. Gaining control over your business requires time, and […]
Do you have knots in your stomach over your financial situation? Sleepless nights? Creditors calling? You need a plan. And if bankruptcy is on your mind, it’s time to do your homework and see if it’s the […]
An employer-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan is one of the best ways to save for retirement. They’re easy to set up, you can contribute directly from your paycheck and you receive significant tax benefits by participating. […]
Customers demand convenience. If your business can’t make the buying process quick, easy, and convenient, customers will go somewhere else. There are lots of examples that illustrate this point, including the demise of Toys “R” Us. The […]
Americans take pride in their work ethic, but do women in some states put more hours into taking care of their finances, families, homes and communities? To find out, we analyzed microdata from the American […]
Summer is right around the corner, and there’s no shortage of delicious, nutrient-packed superfoods to indulge in. There’s just one catch: We tend to associate clean eating with high price tags. While this is indeed […]
Applying for car insurance usually involves sharing a good amount of personal information — your age, your address, your driving history — all of which goes into calculating your monthly premiums. It can be tempting […]
Credit cards can be a tool to help you build credit, and they’re useful for emergencies or for shopping without putting your debit card at risk of data breaches. However, if your history with credit has […]
A recent study claims that college-educated workers on average hit their salary ceiling in their 40s and early 50s. But that doesn’t tell the whole story. Earning power varies significantly based on gender, and the […]
Balance transfers can be a great way to reduce high-interest credit card debt, lower your debt-to-available credit ratio to ultimately raise your credit score and even pay off your debt once and for all. There’s […]