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How to Start a Business in 15 Steps

Savings Corner

Here are the essential steps on how to start a business, from choosing the right business idea, creating a solid business plan and structuring your company to opening a business bank account and choosing the right accounting software. Understand your startup financing options Most businesses need a little capital to get started.

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Do You Have Enough Money to Retire?

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

FinTech, as this growing space has been called, is helping take the mystery out of investing and personal finance. One such service is Personal Capital. Once you link your financial accounts, Personal Capital does most of the legwork for you. This is a guest post by Larry Ludwig of Investor Junkie.

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Family Office Manager

Family Balance Sheet

No surprise there; I write a blog about family life and finances. But with my corporate background and interest in personal finance, my husband and I agreed that I would handle all of the day-to-day financial tasks for our home. Update budgeting software on a regular basis. What does that person do in your home?

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Accounting Principles: Basic Definitions, Why They’re Important

Savings Corner

Whichever you use, it’s important to understand the basics — even if you have small-business accounting software. Of course, the accountant or auditor is free to come to a different conclusion if there’s evidence that the business can’t pay back its loan or meet other obligations.

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50% Off Quicken + FREE Shipping

Saving With Shellie

Now, through 12/15, get 50% off of Quicken financial software, plus FREE shipping. This 50% off discount drops the prices of the various software versions to the following prices: Quicken Starter – $20. Business and Personal Finances – $57.50. Gear up for tax season and organize your finances.

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FREE Budgeting Resource: Mint.com

Saving Cents With Sense

This FREE budgeting software helps you manage all your personal finances, including bank accounts, credit cards, and investments, all in one place. If one of your New Year’s resolutions or goals was to manage your budget better in 2011, like millions of other people, then you really should check out Mint.com.

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3 Simple Office Supplies for Smooth Tax Prep

Family Balance Sheet

Everything is filed immediately after I enter the transaction into our QuickBooks software, so I don't get behind. If you would like to receive FREE updates of FBS, there are four ways to do so: have updates sent to your email , through your RSS Feed. For our small business, I file large receipts, bills, and statements in a large 4.5