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Should you set up a separate page on your website for your self published book? Sounds like a great idea in theory. But there are several things to consider.

It's human nature to compare oneself to others. We all know that it can put our budgets at risk whenever we try to keep up with the Joneses. But reading personal finance blogs, helpful as they can be, aren't we just trying to keep up with others, too?

Cashiers everywhere groan when a customer wants to use cash rather than swipe a credit card. Making change really doesn't have to be all that difficult if you know these tips.

Flipboard is a social news magazine for sharing web content. It's a great resource of information. Authors can use it to promote their own articles. I examine the entire process, along with known problems and issues.

October 16 is National Boss' Day.

Here are 7 tips that helped me prepare for and pass the 12 mini-scenarios portion of the NBCMI Oral Exam and obtain my national medical interpreter certification.

Food costs are one of the most flexible areas in the family budget. This article teaches you over 100 smart ways to save money groceries every week.

Short on cash but still looking to increase your wealth? These six ways to make passive income with no money are sure to put a some bucks in your wallet.

Both employees and employers benefit when workers use their own personal smartphones and other devices on the job. But companies must protect themselves from potential legal liabilities.

Here’s how you can receive and request payment safely and quickly from anywhere in the world and escape the high fees using Payoneer.

Giving away your hard work for free is actually insane. This is how I regained my sanity.

There are a number of online business networking sites that seem to offer efficient and effective networking opportunities for small businesses. But are they worth it?

Bargains are plentiful at Costco! Here are 10 products, from Kirkland shampoo to fitness gear to wine, that you should be buying at Costco if you aren't already.

If you speak more than one language you could try Unbabel for online earning, but don't expect too much.

The South African born entrepreneur Elon Musk is known for founding the electric car company, Tesla Motors, and SpaceX, which launched a rocket that would send the first commercial vehicle to the International Space Station.

Here are sample thank you notes and appreciation messages for colleagues, bosses, and employees that you can write in a letter or blank card to express your heartfelt gratitude for their help and support.