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Budget Basics

From setting goals to paying off loans, the basics of effective budget management.

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Setting Financial Goals
Setting financial goals offers the chance to step back from everyday pressures, allowing us to think about how we’d like to be rather than how we are.
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Nudging Yourself Toward Your Goals
No matter what your financial goal, it's important to have an accountability system in place.
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Income and Expenses
A big part of budgeting is identifying income and listing expenses.
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Making Sense of Your Budget
After you've identified your income and tracked your spending, it's time to compare the numbers, gain perspective, set priorities, and make changes.
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Tracking Your Spending
Tracking your money can be a powerful way to spot unplanned spending.
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How to Improve Cash Flow
Cash flow is a key indicator of your financial health.
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Money Saving Ideas
Looking for ideas for ways to save money? Almost everyone can find a way to save using at least one of these tips.

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Starting a Business

Explore the process of starting a new business from estimating start up costs to hiring employees.

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Is Entrepreneurship For Me?
Entrepreneurship is the act of starting and running a business, which brings both potential benefits and risks.
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Researching a Business Idea
Market conditions play a crucial role in the success of a new business and involve factors such as consumer demand, competition, and economic growth.
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Business Start-Up Costs
Starting a successful new business requires careful planning and budgeting of both one-time and ongoing costs.
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Writing a Business Plan
Creating a business plan is a crucial step for starting a new business, whether it is a small home-based operation or a venture-backed tech company.
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Choosing a Business Name
Choosing a business name is a critical step in starting a new company since it affects the company's brand identity, customer recognition, plus more.
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Legal Structures for Your Business
The legal structure of a new business is an important decision with both tax and legal implications, so it's important to choose wisely.
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Registering a New Business
Starting a new business involves registering with state, federal and sometimes even local governments.
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How to Finance a New Business
Finding capital for a new business can be challenging, but there are a number of options to consider.
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Business Taxes
Understanding and managing taxes are key to every business owner or self-employed individual.
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Buying a Business or Franchise
Buying an existing business or a franchise are two options for entrepreneurs looking to start a business quickly. Let’s explore the potential pros and cons of each option.

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