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It’s no secret your small business relies heavily on the hard work, dedication, and expertise of your workers. To attract, motivate, and retain employees who make your company’s success possible, you’ll need to pay them well. Establishing fair salary ranges will help you accomplish this, and here are some tips to guide you through the process:

Online and mobile banking makes moving money, paying bills, and managing your financial well-being easier and more convenient. It’s certainly not without its risks, however, especially when it comes to identity theft and fraud. Is there a safer way to access your information between your financial institution’s website or mobile app? That largely...

Managing your cholesterol numbers, both LDL (referred to as, “bad cholesterol”) and HDL (“good cholesterol”), is vital to your efforts to help prevent heart disease. If you’re concerned about your cholesterol, you’re not alone.

Downsizing can help retirees save money and energy they might otherwise waste on space they do not need. But in the process of downsizing, they must choose whether to rent or purchase their next home. What are the pros and cons?

When you join hearts, you may consider joining your finances, too. But what is the best way to invest as a couple — jointly, separately, or a mix of both? Deciding what option is right for you takes a lot of consideration. Here is a guide to help you and your partner navigate this monumental decision.

The fall season promises a few major blockbusters you’ll want to add to your must-watch list. Check out these upcoming films for moviegoers of all kinds:

If your business already has a dedicated website and social media presence on platforms like Facebook and Twitter, you may feel like you have done enough to boost your online reach. However, it shouldn’t stop there. Another important tool in your business arsenal is the blog. Whether your business is large or small, a blog can improve its...

A will is a document that declares how your estate should be managed and distributed in the event of your death. Without having a will to guide them, your family members will have to spend time and energy divvying up your assets — often leading to additional stress and conflict during an already difficult time of mourning and grief. Here’s how you...

A blank wall holds endless possibilities for decoration! Here are a few suggestions to transform your bland walls into focal features and design statements you, your family, and your guests will love.

There are many benefits to being categorized as a small business, but your company has to fall within specific constraints to qualify. You may assume that, by its name, the company automatically qualifies if it has very few employees or limited operations. But is that the case?