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Our friends at Fox Business have partnered with us to bring you the low down on the Facebook IPO.   Cheryl Casone tells us the good, the bad and shares tips to help you decide whether jumping in now while the stock is hot is the right thing to do. Facebook entered the world and soon became a world others sought to enter. Despite millions of people being skilled FB users, not everyone fully grasps the concept of the company going public, as it did on May 18 at 9:30AM. FOX Business Network’s Cheryl Casone breaks down the good, the bad ... Read More »

  If you’re the owner of a growing business, then you’ve probably considered credit card processing solutions to manage your payments.  Before you take the plunge, consider the following tips before signing up with a credit card processing company. Research, Research, Research! When doing research on any credit card processing company, you’ll come across several options for you to chose from.  Don’t go with the first company that pops up on the first page of your search results.  Google them.  Bing them.  Check the BBB ratings in their state and check sites like Ripoffreport.com to check for complaints.  A good ... Read More »

  Most people have a period of time in their lives that their credit is not perfect. Those with bad credit know that it is very difficult to live without access to credit. Fortunately, it is possible to get a loan with bad credit. Of course, interest rates are higher for those with bad credit because they pose more of a risk to the lender. The more responsibly they handle credit, though, the higher their credit scores will be. Following these tips will help someone with bad credit get a loan and begin to establish a better credit rating. 1. ... Read More »

  On Monday, May 7th, FOX Business Network’s Liz Claman will interview legendary billionaire and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett, Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chairman Charles Munger and Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates in an exclusive sit-down (9:30 AM/ET) following the Berkshire Hathaway shareholder meeting this weekend. Claman is no stranger to Buffett, having interviewed him countless times throughout the course of her career. Below, she shares some insight on what she’s learned from spending time with Buffett over the years. How can women can become educated investors? Educating women investors is really no different from educating any motivated investor. You have ... Read More »

A summer vacation in Europe is the trip of a lifetime for many people, but one that they fear is out of reach due to the cost. Europe isn’t always the cheapest place to travel and with everyone’s budget belts being tightened summer holidays are often one of the first things to go. This doesn’t have to be the case though! If you are a savvy traveler and put some effort in you can save on everything from accommodation and food, to entrance fees and transportation costs. Use any, or all, of these money saving tips when planning your next ... Read More »

For a small business owner it can be tough to keep your business and personal finances separate because, well, you are your business!  You live it and breathe it; and chances are, you have a passion for your business that most of your W-2 earning friends don’t have for their own jobs.  Keeping your business expenses separate is particularly challenging when your business is new.  It may even feel a little silly when you’re not even sure if this thing will even take off.   However, the earlier you make this a priority, the easier you make things for yourself down ... Read More »