Owning My Business
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May 23, 2013
These days, it can be difficult to get a mortgage loan even if you have a solid employment history and credit score. But the bar can be even higher for those who are their own boss.
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May 23, 2013
It all depends on how much money you think you can save each year. Fancy plans let you save 25 percent of your income or more. Modest plans have low contribution limits.
If you won’t put away any more than $5,000 a year ($6,500 if you...
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May 22, 2013
There are signs that America’s credit crunch is easing. Auto sales have been growing for several months. Mortgage interest rates have been at rock bottom for so long that many homeowners with good credit have...
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May 22, 2013
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — When the owners and operators of...
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May 18, 2013
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — When Dee Dee Murray, a Seattle artist, taught her dog to paint, she never dreamed putting a paintbrush in the Dachshund's mouth...
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May 16, 2013
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — A person can't just sit down in front of a computer and expect to innovate.
Innovation comes about in many ways and in response to many things — real-world...
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April 29, 2013
Mark Schottland's 401(k) took a beating in the market crash of 2008, and its value plunged 35 percent, to $65,000. But rather than go into a mattress fund, the Nashville resident decided to invest in himself.
Schottland used what was left...
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April 18, 2013
SAN DIEGO (MainStreet) — As Jazz Poulin talks about plans to expand by 50 destinations in the coming year and revenues of $100 million, it’s hard to believe Luxury Retreats is a company...
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April 18, 2013
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — From conference calls and Skype chats to instant messages and GoToMeetings,...
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April 8, 2013
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — With 500,000 Americans giving up looking for work, according to jobs figures from the U.S....










