Lifestyle & Trends - Money & Finance
Tips for small-business owners making banking choices
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From figuring out where to open up a new shop so that it gets great foot traffic to choosing the right employees, all a small business owner's decisions are important for the health of their business.
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Technology can turn $25 into a family giving tradition
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Technology has been connecting families for generations. The invention of the phone let us hear voices of loved ones far away, and the creation of the Internet helped us to see them. Today, those same technologies that we've used to bring our families closer together are helping us to connect with and support families who are worlds apart. In doing so, the very concept and experience of "gifting" and philanthropy is being transformed.
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How to be the buyer every seller wants to deal with
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If you're shopping for a home this spring and summer, chances are you'll face increased competition from other buyers. So how do you ensure you not only land the home of your dreams, but get the best possible price from the seller and the best possible mortgage deal from your lender? By becoming the buyer every homeowner wants to sell to - a financially stable, credit-worthy, pre-approved purchaser.
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2013 tax season tips
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It's tax season and, as always, there are many new rules that can create traps for the unwary. But with a few tips and tricks, you can help minimize your taxes and maximize your overall long-term financial position.
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Select the right insurance for your home-based business
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Home-based businesses are booming. About 36.6 million businesses operate from U.S. households, according to the Home Based Business Institute. And the Small Business Administration notes that 53 percent of all small businesses located in the U.S. are home-based, with those numbers expected to grow substantially in the near future. But before you start planning your home-based bakery, personal training studio or computer repair venture, there's one important thing to think about: the right insurance to protect your at-home enterprise.
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