
When is the Right Time to Buy a Car?
Buying a car, especially a new one fresh from the factory, is a big investment. Sometimes events like accidents and breakdowns make it so you can’t choose when you need to make a purchase, but if you can pick when you hit the ...

Second-Chance Auto Loans: Risks and Rewards
In many parts of the country, owning a car is a necessity for steady employment and everyday life. However, if you have poor credit, obtaining financing for the vehicle you need won’t be easy. One potential solution is a second-chance ...

Add These Business Newsletters to Your Inbox
Want to improve the success of your business? Start by learning from other business owners and market experts. By subscribing to communications from these companies and news outlets, your email inbox will be loaded with tools ...

What is Passive Income?
Warren Buffett, the billionaire businessman and philanthropist, once said: “If you don’t find a way to make money while you sleep, you will work until you die.” Though it may sound like a somewhat grim indictment ...

Is an MBA Worth It?
If you’re lucky enough to be in a management position at your company, you might be thinking of giving yourself a step up in the business world by getting your Master of Business Administration graduate degree. Like any level ...

What Happens to a Loan if a Cosigner Dies?
Cosigning is when two or more people borrow on a loan together. While this is often done because one of the individuals’ credit history isn’t strong enough to acquire the loan on their own, it’s also a viable strategy for ...

Dealing with Difficult Customers
As much as we wish that every customer was a pleasant and considerate patron, some people are inevitably going to be difficult. How to handle these problematic customers can affect your business’ reputation, your staff’s satisfaction ...

How to Stand Out From Big Businesses
Right now, starting a business has never been easier, but competing with corporate megaliths has never been harder. However, owning a small company gives you numerous opportunities to stand out from larger competitors and start ...

Which Debt Should You Pay Off First?
Between credit cards, student loans, car loans and mortgages, you’re probably carrying some debt. On the surface, managing your debt can seem relatively easy — just make minimum payments. However, if you’d like to pay down ...

Three Things You Should Know Before Consolidating Debt
Consolidating debt is a common and proven debt management strategy. In short, it involves combining multiple debts into a single payment, making your overall debt easier to handle. It may even reduce total debt via lower interest ...
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