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Protect Your Business from Cyber Crime

Cyber security is a growing concern for small businesses. According to McAfee, 75% of data breaches are targeted towards smaller sized organizations. Breaches are expensive, in both loss of revenue and reputational risk, with 60% of small businesses going out of business within six months of a breach. Unlike large...

Manage Cash Flow

You’ve likely heard that cash flow is the life blood of your business. Without a good grasp on how cash is flowing in and out, many businesses fail. Managing cash flow can be challenging, but we’ve put together some strategies to help you.

Types of Business Ownership and Legal Structures

There are few things as exciting—and terrifying—as owning your own business. It’s hard work, but nothing is quite as rewarding as being your own boss. But like all good things in life, owning your own business is a lot of work. Even if you have a great idea, it can be incredibly discouraging just to figure out where...

What's a Checking Account?

We understand that not everyone may be a fan of crunching numbers and budgeting like we are. But even if you’re no financial guru, you probably like earning money and making it work for you. But to make your money work for you, you have to be strategic in how you use it. That’s why it’s smart to open a checking...

5 Good Reasons to Manage Your Credit Wisely

Building a good credit history is huge for your credit health, but you need to know why maintaining good credit overtime is so important. A good credit history will definitely help you get more credit. But did you know that it can affect your everyday life too—even in the near future?

Paying Down Credit Card Debt

There are many benefits to focusing on paying down debt. Paying off consumer debt protects your financial stability. Most people know that keeping credit card debt around 10%-20% of your available credit helps maintain a good credit score. A good credit score can help you make necessary purchases when you need them...

Top Tips to Sell Your Home Fast

Give these tips a try, and most experts agree you’ll have an easier time making a sale.

Make Wise Savings Decisions

Putting money away for a rainy day (or a sunny one, for that matter), will give you added security in case of emergency, and will help you avoid financial pit-falls like high credit card debt. Understanding the different savings options available arms you with the knowledge you need to make the most of the money...

5 Tips for a Good Auto Deal

Buying a car can be stressful. Before you go car shopping, prepare yourself with these 5 tips.

Buying vs. Leasing a Car

When you decide to get a new car, the process can be overwhelming. There are many decisions you have to make. One of the most important decisions is whether you want to buy the car or to lease it. Maybe you’ve heard that leasing is less expensive than buying. Maybe you’ve heard that buying is better in the long...