Startups often have needs that are best met by short-term contractors rather than full-time employees.
Free Love! Valentine’s Day Freebies from Redbox, Starbucks, Quiznos, Denny’s & More
Sure, Valentine’s Day is the ultimate Hallmark Holiday, when restaurants are crowded and overpriced and people buy gifts mainly because they feel obligated. But February 14 is also a terrific day for snagging free …
How to Celebrate Anti-Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, there will be plenty of lovey-dovey couples exchanging the usual romantic gifts and engaging in the usual romantic nights on the town. What about the people—the legions of people—who are sick of this …
Comcast’s NBCUniversal Deal: As One Media Era Ends, Another Begins
Comcast’s $16.7 billion deal to purchase the remaining half of NBCUniversal from General Electric solidifies the cable and broadband giant’s role as a media titan and represents a triumph for CEO Brian Roberts, whose father …
Obama’s Proposal to Boost the Minimum Wage: Will It Help or Hurt Workers?
Of the proposals in President Obama’s State of the Union address, the one that’s perhaps getting the most attention is his push to have the federal minimum wage raised from $7.25 to $9.00 per hour. There are many reasons for …
Shopping For a Soul Mate? Stores Host Dating Events This Valentine’s Season
The dollar store probably isn’t the first place you think of for finding a date. But no matter if you’re a geek, cheapskate or fashionista, stores around the country are hoping to help play matchmaker for you this Valentine’s Day.
Does President Obama Really Believe in Deficit Reduction?
It should come as no surprise that President Obama began last night’s State of the Union address discussing both the economy and federal government finances. After all, much of the debate in Washington has been focused on the …
Time Really Is Money: Five Tips For Maximizing Both
An informative and entertaining new book about time offers some valuable and useful insights about money too.
Revise and Edit Your Writing Project
When it comes to writing projects, finishing your first draft is only half the battle. Then you need to revise and edit. Revising is a reconsideration of what you’re saying as a whole, and where you’re saying it. As a reviser, you’re asking questions such as: Have I been utterly truthful? Have I said all that I need to say? Have I …
Building Credit for Your Small Business
At some point you may need to borrow money to fund your growth. When that day comes, you’ll want to make sure that your business has a good credit rating.
Fuel Your 401(k) with the Secrets of Behavioral Finance
There are simple steps you can take to apply the theories of behavioral finance to your own 401(k) and improve your financial future.
Turns Out You Won’t Get Rich Hunting Pythons in Florida’s Swamps
The Python Challenge sounded like a pretty bad idea. In reality, it was probably worse than most people imagined.