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Snowball vs. avalanche: Two methods to pay off debt

Snowball vs. avalanche: Two methods to pay off debt

In a society based on consumerism, there will usually be debt. That’s certainly true in the United States, where total […]

Santa spills the cocoa: An interview from the North Pole

Santa spills the cocoa: An interview from the North Pole

What if we told you we were able to secure an interview with the big man who lives and works […]

10 ways small business owners can reduce their taxable income

10 ways small business owners can reduce their taxable income

When it comes to financial planning, one of the most common concerns for small business owners is how to reduce […]

Staying healthy during your holiday travels

Staying healthy during your holiday travels

The holiday season is upon us and, for many of us, that means taking a well-deserved break to celebrate with […]

Retirement accounts for small businesses

Retirement accounts for small businesses

Retirement. It sounds like such a leisurely word, doesn’t it? When you think of retirement, you might envision sunny beaches, […]

Why your credit score matters

Why your credit score matters

What is a credit score? The short answer: It’s a number that represents your creditworthiness. A longer answer: Your credit […]

Ways to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Ways to honor Breast Cancer Awareness Month

For years, a diagnosis of breast cancer was a virtual death sentence. From 1944-1954, MD Anderson Cancer Center’s survival rate […]

Tips for a healthier household this school year

Tips for a healthier household this school year

Transitioning from summer break to a new school year is a big change for families. And since change can often […]

Tracking expenses: Tips for small business owners and employees

Tracking expenses: Tips for small business owners and employees

Whether you own a business or work in one, accurate tracking of your business expenses is a necessity. If you’re […]

Create an indoor herb garden that lasts all year round

Create an indoor herb garden that lasts all year round

The sweet, peppery scent of fresh basil. The pungent, earthy aroma of fresh oregano. In an ideal world, we could […]

15 brilliant books to add to your small business bookshelf

15 brilliant books to add to your small business bookshelf

Whether you’ve been a small business owner for a decade or you’re considering starting a business, you can never have […]

Are you prepared to beat the heat this summer?

Are you prepared to beat the heat this summer?

If you suspect that summers have become hotter, you’re not wrong. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) […]

10 ways small businesses can prioritize DEI

10 ways small businesses can prioritize DEI

Diversity, equity and inclusion, aka DEI. The need has always been there, but only in the last few years has […]

The shiny object dilemma, smartphone edition

The shiny object dilemma, smartphone edition

Ah, the age-old question (well, since 1994): Do I really need a new smartphone? We’ve all been there, getting pummeled […]

25 topic ideas for your business blog

25 topic ideas for your business blog

Small business owners: Whether you’re an old hand at blogging or you want to start a new blog for your […]

Fun ideas for affordable family staycations

Fun ideas for affordable family staycations

Family vacations can make for great memories…or the stuff of nightmares. That’s why, with so much in the news about […]

Great podcasts for small business owners

Great podcasts for small business owners

It’s not an exaggeration to say that as a small business owner, you’re one of the busiest people on earth. […]

A beginner’s guide to starting a garden

A beginner’s guide to starting a garden

We know it can feel a little intimidating—especially if you’ve never gardened before—to start a garden. But if you’d like […]

How to make a hybrid schedule work for you

How to make a hybrid schedule work for you

“We’re paying for a building no one’s using!” “Our managers don’t trust us to work at home!” We can argue […]

Tips for a restful night’s sleep

Tips for a restful night’s sleep

Are you one of the almost half of Americans who say that between three and seven days a week, they […]

Choose the right social media platforms for your business

Choose the right social media platforms for your business

We’ll just say this up front: If you’re in business today, you need to be on social media. However…that doesn’t […]

13 actions that will help you achieve work-life balance

13 actions that will help you achieve work-life balance

With the move to remote and hybrid work, our business devices are frequently at our fingertips 24/7. That means it’s […]

7 budget-friendly ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day

7 budget-friendly ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day

When your budget is tight, it can be a challenge to think of ways to affordably make your special someone’s […]

9 tips for safe winter walking

9 tips for safe winter walking

Cold and snow can make even the most dedicated walkers think twice about exercising outdoors over the winter. But cold […]