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Recent Articles by Grace C5 Ideas to Stretch the Dollar with KidsMaintaining a household budget takes on an entirely new meaning when you have kids. In fact, kids have a way of squashing a household budget before you can say…kids! How to Leverage Customer Service to Improve Your Bottom LineYour business revolves around customer service, but are you doing what it takes to leverage customer service to improve your bottom line? Money Management Lessons for Recent College GraduatesYou’ve worked your way through college and have made it out alive on the other side! Congratulations! Lessons to Learn from the Frugal Walmart FamilyIf you passed by the Walton family on the street, you would likely never even notice. Yet, the Walton family owns Walmart – which is worth, on the latest estimates, about $89 billion. 5 Ways to Improve Your Productivity in Your Home OfficeMany business owners have made the switch from a traditional office to a home office. With the ease of modern telecommuting, it is now easier than ever to operate your business or perform your job from the comfort of your home. Strenghtening Your Company's Bottom Line with Small Business Credit CardsStarting a small business is a daunting task that can challenge even the strongest person. A string of ‘Murphy’s law’ experiences and competition for financing can put a damper on starting, running or expanding a small business. The key to a ... Why MasterCard is an Asset for Your PocketHaving a MasterCard in your pocket is “priceless.” If you are like many consumers, you most likely have at least two credit cards in your wallet and one of them is a MasterCard. Does Life Truly Take Visa?Have you checked what’s in your wallet lately? Most likely, you have at least one credit card on hand to make a purchase. This is because “life takes Visa.” Why else? Because "it’s everywhere you want to be" and "there are some things money ... 5 Ways to Improve Bad Credit, Even in a Weak EconomyThe current American economy has created financial difficulties for many people. Those who have been hit hardest are having trouble paying credit card bills, utilities, and even making mortgage payments. However, even through a tough economy, ... Pros and Cons of Hotel Point Credit CardsCredit card rewards programs can get you points toward free stays at major hotel chains. With each purchase you make with the hotel rewards credit card, you earn points depending on how much you spend. You can redeem those points for stays at ... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||