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Most people have financial dreams. Some want to become millionaires, retire early, and travel the world. Others want to simply lead a comfortable lifestyle that affords them occasional luxuries. One...

As long as traditional startup companies have existed, so has the reign of venture capital firms. Not every business can become a unicorn or even a decacorn – a private...

When preparing for retirement, most people think about finances and the impact of age on their physical health. But not enough people think about the mental and emotional aspects of...

As financial pressures mount, making the most of your money is more important than ever. This is especially true since we are constantly pressured to keep up with the latest...

When you think of investments to add to your portfolio, mobile home parks might not be near the top of your list. However, the land these communities sit on has...

Entrepreneurship games serve as an immersive and engaging platform for individuals looking to enhance their strategic thinking, simulate real-world business scenarios, and deepen their understanding of market dynamics. Whether you're...

While the past several years of historically low-interest rates helped support a red-hot market for companies being sold or raising money at soaring valuations, there have more recently been hiccups...

Ideally, you'll start planning and saving for retirement decades before you actually retire. And during retirement, you'll need to think carefully about how you manage your finances and how you...

Solar power is a rising star in the world of energy. The green tech is a renewable resource with well-developed tools for harvesting sun-infused energy. It also has a clear...

Entrepreneurship involves numbers. It's as simple as that. However, the way each entrepreneur interacts with numbers, especially when it comes to finances, varies from one individual to the next. Even...

Creating an effective retirement plan deserves a significant investment of your time, and the earlier you start planning, the better. Depending on where you are in your life, you might...

In retirement, you'll likely be living on a consistent budget with fixed monthly expenses. If that budget is ample, you should easily be able to meet all your needs. But...

Pets are a wonderful addition to a happy family. They can bring a sense of joy, peace, and contentment to any household, from single, career-driven individuals to larger families. Pet...

Successfully marketing your business is a challenge regardless of economic uncertainty. But when its overall performance doesn't look like it's going to trend upward, this uncertainty can make you sweat....

Customer experience writer and keynote speaker Stan Phelps once said, "Customer experience isn't an expense. Managing customer experience bolsters your brand." In the present-day business landscape, companies face growing demands...

Managing money is one of the most important skills you can learn. The ability to properly earn, distribute, save, and spend money can be a major factor that impacts how...

Most people look forward to retirement, since they'll have much more freedom and flexibility during this time. However, if you're not satisfied with your home environment, or if it's not...

Is your business limping along and losing cash? Before you blame your CFO, look in the mirror. Could disorganization — your disorganization in particular — be taking its toll on...

For some investors, cryptocurrency is a long-term hold and a store of value. It's also seen by some as a way to play the market and potentially make a huge...

Everyone should be familiar with budgeting, but it's especially crucial for single people. As a single person, you may have to take care of all your finances and expenses on...

Since the 2008 financial crisis, most small businesses and individuals looking to launch their startups have had limited options in securing funding. What was once considered an economic anchor of...

What can't your dad do? He's a listener, handyman, and grill master — all rolled into one. Moreover, he is the most knowledgeable person in your life when it comes...

Starting your own small business is no small task. You need an assortment of resources like funds, skills, and knowledge. With a growing digital presence, businesses need to stay abreast...

Financial literacy is a critical skill. However, it's more difficult to understand how money works than ever before. That's not to say that there aren't opportunities to generate wealth. On...

Before the rise of the advanced technologies that many companies use today, traditional quality assurance practices required products and services to be evaluated manually. They evaluated key factors, such as...

Anyone who spends any time thinking about investing has at least fantasized about enjoying oversized investment returns a time or two. It's a concept that's captured the imagination of investors...

Is there nothing more daunting than getting a raise? However, it is worth it if you are able to secure a significant salary increase. In the end, a raise means...

In most cases, private student loan forgiveness doesn't exist. Although it may sound morbid, certain private lenders will forgive your loan balance if you die or are permanently disabled. In...

Imagine you're walking a tightrope, balancing retirement savings in one hand and your child's college fund in the other. It's a delicate act, isn't it? According to a recent survey,...

Raising capital is a daunting challenge faced by startup founders. While venture capital (VC) funding seems like an ideal source of startup capital, the reality is that less than 1%...