Money
How to Talk With Your Spouse About Money
BY J.D. Roth
The four financial issues every couple should talk about.
Quiz: Do You Have What It Takes to Be a Millionaire?
BY Ross McCammon
Check all that apply, then add up the points to determine if you're millionaire material.
Revenue-Based Financing Offers a Flexible Route for Cash
BY Vanessa Richardson
A loan that provides capital in exchange for a fixed percentage of gross monthly revenue is gaining new traction among startups. For some borrowers, it can be an attractive alternative to a traditional bank loan.
The Truth About Getting Funded
BY Sam Hogg
VC funding isn't the end of the entrepreneurial journey, it's the beginning of a new trip -- here's how to navigate it.
How Dividing Your Savings Can Help You Reach Your Goals
BY J.D. Roth
Splitting your money into a multiple, targeted savings accounts can help you see budgeting benchmarks more clearly.
Entrepreneur Offers Alternatives to the High Cost of Solar Energy
BY Gwen Moran
OneRoof Energy wants to change the way homeowners think about solar energy, and how much it costs.
Convincing Small Business that Prosperity Is Just Around the Corner (Opinion)
BY Scott Shane
Optimism among small business owners has been slow to recover as the economy emerges from recession.
How to Jump-Start Your Business With an Accelerator Program
BY Michelle Goodman
Two entrepreneurs fast-tracked their startup with help form Launchpad LA.
Move Over, Kickstarter: Microfunding Sites Target Local Communities
BY Brian Patrick Eha
Several new funding sites are emerging to give entrepreneurs and creatives the chance to realize their goals one step -- and one community -- at a time.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Business-Plan Competitions
BY Matt Villano
For startups seeking critical seed money, business-plan competitions can be both a blessing and a curse.
To Buy or Not to Buy?
BY Amy Gutman
The fine art of deciding when to spring for what you want.
Bank Lending to Small Business Slips, Crowdfunding on the Rise
BY Catherine Clifford
Big and small banks approve fewer loans as startups turn to alternative funding sources.
Five Low-Cost Tools for Fast Cash Transfers
BY Jonathan Blum
Give the heave-ho to services that charge big bucks to move your money around.
The Secret to Living Well on Less
BY Amy Gutman
Hint: Your friends may be a big part of whether you can live (and love) a more frugal lifestyle.
Play Video How to Avoid the Biggest Mistake on Your First Tax Return as an Entrepreneur (Video)
BY Mark J. Kohler
Accountant Mark Kohler says business owners need to keep track of this particular expense when starting up.
How to Win a $100,000 Purpose Prize
BY Michelle V. Rafter
Director Alexandra Kent shares some pointers for social entrepreneurs. The deadline is March 30.
Seven Ways to Free Up Cash You Already Have
BY J.D. Roth
Need money? Complete these nagging personal-finance tasks today.
Nine Easy Tips to Automate Your Finances and Avoid Late Payments
BY J.D. Roth
Consider this quick step-by-step guide to put your bill paying and personal financial management on autopilot.
How to Raise Money for Your Startup -- Now
BY Jason Fell
Entrepreneur and finance expert Asheesh Advani shares his best tips for finding capital in a difficult economy.
Top Sources of Small-Business Financing in 2012
BY Catherine Clifford
The lending market for small businesses cratered during the recession and has been on a jagged path of recovery. To help fill the void, entrepreneurs are finding alternative financing sources.
Five Best Apps to Forecast and Manage Cash Flow
BY Jonathan Blum
A look at the most effective online tools to keep your business in the black.
What Technologies Banks Should Be Using to Keep Your Money Safe
BY Riva Richmond
A look at security-related banking tools that guard your business from fraud.
How to Find Funds to Launch a Franchise
BY Shelly Sun
Shelly Sun turned her health-staffing company, BrightStar Care, into a fast-growing franchise. But she almost ran out of cash along the way.
Big Banks Make Online Payments Easier for Business Owners
BY Jonathan Blum
Here's a look at the range online business-banking tools from the major U.S. banks.



