Countdown: Holiday 2020Jessica Stillman A Simple, Science-Backed Trick to Control Your Holiday Spending82 percent of Americans stress about holiday spending. The answer is a new attitude, not a new budget.
Cash FlowCarrie McKeegan How to Avoid Common Tax Withholding Mistakes in 2020Review your withholding before the new year to set yourself up for financial success in 2020, avoid penalties, and have extra income to invest.
TaxesGene Marks 5 Tax Moves for 2019 Every Small Business Should Make Right NowHey, it's only 20 to 30 percent of your income, right? No biggie, right?
Retirement PlanningKate Rockwood 3 Easy Ways You Can Save for Retirement--While Still Growing (and Investing in) Your BusinessBuilding your business and saving for retirement might not seem compatible--but there are immediate benefits to long-term planning.
Angel InvestorsVictoria Finkle Ready to Plow Your Hard-Earned Startup Cash Into Someone Else's Company? Do These 4 Things FirstCongratulations, you have enough money to start investing in fellow startups. What to know to become a supportive--and successful--angel investor.
Personal FinanceGeoffrey James Unlike Bill Gates, 3 Billionaires Gave It Away While AliveAll things considered, the Giving Pledge is pretty minimal considering the amount of wealth involved.
StrategyMinda Zetlin Elite Colleges Went Virtual but Raised Tuition. Are They Still Worth It?If that makes you mad, consider these alternatives.
MoneyJessica Stillman Ignore Most of the Usual Personal Finance Advice Right NowDon't run up credit card debt? Stick to a budget? Maximize savings? Maybe that can wait right now, say the experts.
Personal FinanceJim Schleckser How to Get Your Next PromotionIf you want to engineer your next promotion, it isn't that hard. But it does require some risk and extra work.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Warren Buffett Really Wants You to Read These 5 Books. Here's WhyThe Oracle of Omaha has recommended dozens of books. But these hold a special place in his heart.
MoneyMinda Zetlin New Credit Card That Ignores Credit Scores Could Be Great for EntrepreneursFormer Twitter and PayPal execs are behind the X1 Visa Card.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin What Mark Cuban Wants You to Do With Your MoneyThe 'Shark Tank' investor and Dallas Mavericks owner offers some surprisingly down-to-earth personal finance advice.
Personal FinanceHeather Wilde How Evernote Survived a Bad Economy by BootstrappingWhen money isn't coming in, you need to get creative with your finances.
MoneyDavid Finkel 3 Ways to Improve Your Margins and Stretch Your BudgetWhen money is tight, there are a few critical steps you can take.
Personal FinanceMinda Zetlin You Have Until Noon Wednesday to Give the IRS Your Bank InfoIf you're still waiting for a payment, head to the IRS Get My Payment site right now.
Cash FlowRaj Jana The 1 Thing Every Successful Business Needs: Recurring RevenueIf you build recurring revenue into your business plan, you will help ensure financial stability for your small business and yourself. Here are three ways recurring revenue provides value.
Personal FinanceMinda Zetlin You Have Until July 15 to File Your Taxes. Here's Why You Should Do It NowYou don't have to pay your taxes right away. And filing now could get you a bigger loan or higher unemployment.
MoneyJessica Stillman This Personal Finance Blogger Is Offering Free Tools to Get a Handle on Your Post-Coronavirus FinancesNeed help figuring out how to make ends meet during this crisis? These tools could help.
Venture CapitalHillel Fuld 5 Tips to Avoid Common Fundraising Mistakes for Your StartupRaising money for your startup is a must for many small-business owners. Here's how to figure out what works best with investors and align yourself accordingly. It will save you time and money.
MoneyMinda Zetlin These Are the 5 Best Colleges in America With Tuition Under $15,000 a YearIt's still possible to get a quality education without a lifetime of student debt.
MoneyMinda Zetlin How Likely Are You to Fall for a Scam? This New 5-Minute Test Will Tell YouResearch shows that 12 simple questions can accurately assess just how gullible you are.
Exit StrategiesJim Schleckser How to Sell Your Business to a Competitor and Not Get BurnedWhen selling your business to a competitor in the market, protect yourself with contracts, disclose information gradually, and trust your gut.
Personal FinanceHeather R. Morgan Why the Coronavirus May Be a Black Swan EventA former international economist, who was also one of the first 100 cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, (MERS) shares how the Wuhan Coronavirus could result in policy change and market corrections.
MoneyJessica Stillman How Much Money Is 'Enough'? This Simple Thought Experiment Gives You an Exact Number to Aim ForConstantly chasing more and more will make you miserable. The right goal gets you off the treadmill.
Icons & InnovatorsMinda Zetlin Warren Buffett Says This Is the Big Mistake Even Smart People Make About the Stock MarketThe coronavirus is driving markets down, but the Oracle of Omaha has a different view.
Personal FinanceJessica Stillman In an Impassioned Tweetstorm, This Founder Explained Exactly How Student Debt Kills EntrepreneurshipStudent debt makes it near impossible for many young people to take risks, Jenny Poon argues.
Personal FinanceLarry Alton Why Starting a Franchise Can Set You Up for Financial IndependenceCan a franchise set you up for retirement?
Icons & InnovatorsMarcel Schwantes Warren Buffett Says Anyone Can Achieve Success by Following 1 Simple Formula He Uses EveryWithin a few years, it starts to yield some serious results.
Icons & InnovatorsMarcel Schwantes Research Uncovers the Value of the College Degree Choices of Jeff Bezos and Other Obscenely-Rich CEOsBill Gates and Mark Zuckerberg may have dropped out of college, but for these wealthy entrepreneurs a degree was their first step to success.
Personal FinanceJim Schleckser The Magic Of Going Against The Wisdom of the CrowdThe Magic Of Going Against The Wisdom of the Crowd. How to succeed by doing things others aren't
Personal FinanceMinda Zetlin Millions of Americans Are About to See Their Credit Scores Plummet. Will You Be Among Them?FICO is changing how it calculates your credit score. Here's how to get ready.
MoneyJim Schleckser Why Einstein Considered Compound Interest the Most Powerful Force in the UniverseWhy Einstein Considered Compound Interest The Most Powerful Force in the Universe. Is the power of compound interest really the 8th Wonder of the World?
Surge CitiesMinda Zetlin 11 Cities Where Your Salary Probably Won't Cover Your Living ExpensesBefore you move to these towns, make sure your paycheck will be enough for your costs.
Icons & InnovatorsMarcel Schwantes 9 Books Warren Buffett Thinks You Should Read This YearWarren Buffett spends 80 percent of his time reading. These are nine of his favorite books.
Personal FinanceBenjamin Hardy, Ph.D. How Recent Widows and Widowers Can Avoid Common Financial Mistakes and Create an Abundant Future Any obstacle can be an opportunity, even something as devastating as losing a spouse. I'm humbled and grateful for that reality.
Personal FinanceMinda Zetlin These 5 Cities Have the Most Overpriced Homes in the U.S. Use Extreme Caution When BuyingWhat does it mean when average listing price is dramatically higher than average home value?
MoneyJim Schleckser The 6 Most Important Things in Your Real Estate LeaseOnly a few items control the impact on your business.
Personal FinanceJohn Boitnott 5 Personal Finance Tips From Billionaires Michael Bloomberg, Warren Buffett, and Ray DalioThey're titans of industry and finance. But these billionaires have advice that anyone can follow for finding personal financial success.
Personal CapitalHoward Tullman The Big Problem With a Little LieIf the truth seems to be more pliable today, that may be function of current politics and current leadership. But in business, and in your career, you need to play the long game--and stick to a higher standard.
MoneyMinda Zetlin The Government Just Made an Incredibly Useful Tool That Tells You Whether That College Degree Will Pay for ItselfCollege Scorecard tells you exactly how much you'll spend on that degree, and how much you'll earn once you have it.
Personal FinanceJim Schleckser How to Respond When Asked: What Salary Were You Expecting?It's an unfair question with a high-risk answer -- you want to get it right.
Personal FinanceGeoffrey James How to Get a Double Digit Raise By the End of the YearThere's no time like the present to get the money you truly deserve.
MoneyMinda Zetlin Spend 10 Years at a Public Service Job for Student Loan Forgiveness? 99 Percent Won't Get ItAmerican Federation of teachers and many others sue the DOE.
Personal FinanceMelissa Mapes Can Millennials Overcome the Student Debt Crisis Through Entrepreneurship?Contrary to stereotypes, Millennials are hustling hard to make a living. They work longer hours than past generations but have much less wealth.
Work-Life BalanceMinda Zetlin For Years, Single Women Complained There Are No Good Men to Marry. New Data Says They're RightPotential husbands earn less than the women who date them may be hoping.
Personal FinanceJessica Stillman A Reminder From Science: Buying Less Will Make You (and the Earth) Happier Than Buying 'Green'Buy tons of 'green' or 'sustainable' stuff? You're not doing the environment or your mental health any favors.
MoneyJessica Stillman In 75 Percent of America the Average Worker Can't Afford the Median HomeCan't afford to buy a house where you live? You're really, really not alone.
Personal FinanceJim Schleckser What The World's Best Financiers Know About Money That You Don'tWhat The World's Best Financiers Know About Money That You Don't. It's all about interest rates
Personal FinanceJohn Boitnott 5 Simple Ways to Teach Your Kids Money ManagementIf your kids aren't earning their allowance, perhaps you shouldn't give them one until they do.
Personal FinanceChristina DesMarais 4 Solid Ideas on How to Find a Side HustleWant or need some extra cash? Here's how to get it.
Personal FinanceJohn Boitnott Improve Your Financial Health Now By Making These 5 Moves Entrepreneurs should pay down their debt or lower their taxes whether the economic outlook is rough or not.
WellnessAmy Morin 7 Reasons Mental Health Issues And Financial Issues Tend to Go Hand-in-Hand (And It Has Nothing to Do With the Cost of Treatment)Even a slight decline in mental health can affect your financial situation.
Personal FinanceShannon McNay Insler How to Know if You Should Use Personal Loans or Credit Cards to Consolidate Your DebtBetween struggling with interest rates and trying to find extra money to pay over the minimum, many people need a competitive edge to pay off debt. Debt consolidation is one tool that can provide that. Here are some things to know about how debt consolidation works.
Personal FinanceJennifer Thomas 6 Ways to Rebuild Credit After BankruptcyYou can start rebuilding your credit as soon as your debts are discharged.
MoneyBill Murphy Jr. In Just 90 Seconds, This Government Website Shows You How Much Money to Expect From Social Security. (Millions of Americans Will Find a Very Big Surprise)Generation X, Millennials, and Gen Z were basically told to write off Social Security. But check this out.
