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Less money, more problems:

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Many people in her home country didn't have the privileges or opportunities to financially succeed. In some cases, they didn't even have money for food or shelter.

Mothers must have a personal financial plan

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Mothers have an incredible physiological uniqueness yet to be duplicated by the male species.

What Makes a Best Seller

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Let’s begin with a definition of sales. Sales is the process of helping people make good decisions. Order taking: “want fries with that” is...

Why being a specialty butcher is a hot job right now

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Craft beer makers. “Mixologist” bartenders who have far more up their sleeves than a gin and tonic. Barbers who hark back to a bygone era of style.

The benefits of being a financial planner

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I have been a financial planner for almost five years now. Looking back I can say the experience I’ve accumulated over those years has brought me benefits far more valuable than money can buy.

How one man climbed out of $109,000 worth of debt

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In 2010, Brian Brandow, the author behind the personal finance blog Debt Discipline and member of the Finance Collective, found himself face to face with over $100,000 worth of debt.

Being the Boss of Your Business

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For many, finally being one’s own boss is one step closer to success. Being the boss, you don’t answer to anyone. You realize your own ideas.

The four eras of American jobs, in one century-spanning chart

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In the 1950s, the health care industry accounted for only around 3% of jobs in America. Today, it’s nearly 13% of the labor market.

Why health care reform is hard

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The Affordable Care Act is collapsing in real time, but not for lack of good intentions.

How To Maximize Your Company's Cash Flow

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Good cash flow is a must for a successful business and a smart business person will ensure it. So, here are some great tips that will help you to improve yours and in turn improve your business.

California's Assembly Votes To Allow Communists To Hold State Jobs

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California may end a decades-old ban on members of the Communist Party working in its government, after the state Assembly approved a bill that would delete references to the party from its employment requirements.

US Dollar consolidates gains near 99

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After starting the day with a bullish gap, the US Dollar Index, which tracks the greenback against a basket of six trade-weighted peers, closed that gap in the first few trading hours of the week and found support in 98.50 neighborhood.

Trump rebukes Rexnord again for moving jobs to Mexico

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President Donald Trump took aim again on Sunday at Rexnord Corp (RXN.N) for the industrial supplier's decision to move jobs to Mexico from Indiana.

The Top 5 Personal Finance Rules For Millennial Entrepreneurs

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Millennials have redefined the meaning of work as we break away from the corporate trends of generations past.

US jobs data show some scars from recession finally healing

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A burst of hiring in April provided reassurance for the U.S. economy after a slow start to the year: Job growth returned to a healthy pace.

Disaster insurance claims for 2017 could already top $100m

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Two major insurers say it's too soon to predict if a spate of bad weather events will push up premium prices in flood hit areas.

Investment in infrastructure could create Boston

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A large-scale investment could create 3 million or more jobs over the next five years if planners prioritize projects on the basis of their job creation potential and project criticality.

Do you need a financial adviser or a counselor?

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Many people, uncertain how to decide among so many financial choices, need advice to help them improve their decision making.

Is it safe to manage currency transfers on your phone?

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Online banking apps allow the user to monitor their account balance, read digital statements, transfer between accounts and send payments in just a couple of taps.

Apple Announces $1 Billion Fund to Boost U.S. Manufacturing Jobs

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Apple plans to start a $1 billion fund to promote advanced manufacturing jobs in the U.S., CEO Tim Cook told Mad Money host Jim Cramer on Wednesday.

Budgeting for Newlyweds: Figuring Out Family Finance

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The weeks and months after your wedding are meant to be bliss, so don’t let money conflicts get in the way of things.

How 7 People Turned Their Passion Projects Into Successful Side Jobs

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When Le’Donne Morris began his career in graphic design and web development, he felt like something was missing.

Personal Finance: Good credit is hard work that pays off

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Some financial counselors will understandably insist that young adults eschew the use of credit.

Millennials underestimate the cost of having a baby and 7 money-making tips from the...

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7 money-making lessons from the richest man who ever lived This banker was worth about $400 billion in today’s money when he died — and his legacy lives on after nearly 500 years.

Decoding Small Business Insurance Jargon

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Have you ever taken a good look at your business insurance policy, only to find that you don’t understand half of the phrases that are used? Well, you’re not alone. Underwriters have an uncanny ability to use insurance jargon to twist the meaning of certain policies, and even the slightest changes can impact your coverage in a big way.

A Veteran's Guide Of The Pros And Cons For Buy To Let Properties

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Buy to let can be a great investment if done correctly and really help you grow your wealth and safeguard for the future. So, here are some tips on how to make the most of it as well as some things to look out for.

50% of US coal jobs are in just 25 counties

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In the drive to reduce coal use because of the harm that carbon emissions cause, it’s easy to dismiss the the pain of coal miners especially when the US coal industry directly employs a relatively small number of people.

Do Your Finances Need a Pick-Me Up?

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April is Financial Literacy Month, so that got me to thinking about three ways you can up your financial literacy and know-how.

Jobs, Apple, Facebook, Fed — What you need to know in markets this week

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After a busy week that saw first quarter GDP disappoint and tech majors including Amazon, Microsoft, and Alphabet report earnings, markets will brace for another round of corporate earnings and headline-making economic data.

Family finances: Streamline your credit, banking

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To simplify your credit and banking life, the trick is to use one credit card and put all accounts under one roof.