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Entrepreneurs represent an essential — and exciting — part of our economy. These innovators keep pushing us through new ideas in business, technology and society, finding better ways to make money, as well as bringing interesting products to market. Many of us would like to entrepreneurs, but do not always know where to begin. Look [...]

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Financial Planning

Summer has come to a close. The kids are back in school (or will be shortly), and, hopefully, you’ve about made it through the items on your August financial list. Now that September is about begin, it’s time to think about what needs to be done in the fall and winter. Here are 5 money [...]

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Finding Personal Time as an Entrepreneur

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Being an entrepreneur can be extremely rewarding. After all, you get to build something of your own — and possibly watch it grow. However, when you are an entrepreneur you have a great deal to do. Personal time for entrepreneurs is constantly in short supply. When you are your own boss, you can’t take vacation [...]

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Down Stock Market: Bane or Boon?

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Yesterday, the U.S. stock market saw a complete rout, with the Nasdaq and the S&P 500 falling significantly, and with the Dow dropping by more than 250 points. Today, things do not look as though they are off to a start that offers any hope for a better day, with the Dow already significantly lower [...]

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Your Summer Sin Tax Solution Guide!

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With Snooki’s recent tanning tax escapade, sin taxes have been all the talk this summer. From soda to bottled water, tanning to smoking, taxes on ‘sins’ are everywhere. Some say that they appear to benefit everyone. From a government perspective, any money coming in is better than money going out. Plus, [...]

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What Does the Future Hold for Small Business Lending?

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Small business lending has been in a funk for some time now. Small businesses play a crucial part in our economy, and the credit crunch has made it difficult for some entrepreneurs to get the money they need to keep up operations (or even get started). Banks are reluctant to loan to small business — [...]

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August’s Financial Checklist: 6 Things to Do This Month

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Summer is coming to an end; August is your last chance to do a number of things before school starts and “normal life” returns. Your July financial checklist should be just about finished, and you should be getting ready for everything that comes with fall.
August is a great time to look ahead to the school [...]

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How to Start a Budget Before Breaking the Bank: A Disciplinary Approach

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When it comes to financial health, the key is to have a proper plan in place before problems begin to occur. It’s much easier to maintain a positive balance in your bank account by being proactive rather than trying to make up for a loss after you’ve messed up.
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Avoid These 5 Common Investing Mistakes

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Investing is seen as one of those necessary things for those who want to build up a solid nest egg. For many, making retirement means that it is necessary to invest. Of course, there are many investments to choose from, including stocks, bonds, currencies, commodities and funds. However, for most people it is easiest to [...]

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Should You Move to Look for a New Job?

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Throughout the recession, many people were just happy to have jobs. After all, with companies laying off workers in force, those who kept their jobs had no desire leave and enter the job market. Now, though, there is evidence that workers are feeling more confident, ready to move on. More employees are quitting, and if [...]

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