Are you passionate about promoting responsible recycling in your community? Perhaps you want to encourage responsible gun ownership or reduce homelessness. Maybe your side hustle turned into something much, much more. If you have an idea on how to translate your passion into potentially effective action, perhaps you should consider forming a nonprofit corporation.

As a small business owner, you understandably keep a close eye on the bottom line. But like many individuals, you may also have concerns about the environmental impact of your company’s operations. The good news is that going green is not only good for the planet, but it may also very well enhance your business through increased goodwill among your customers, employees and the general public – and maybe even put more money in the till.

Are you weary of standing in line for $10 cronuts and paying $50 per day to park your car? The list of 10 cities below will provide an instant boost to your budget through their low cost of living. The information for each city was compiled from data collected and analyzed by the Council for Community and Economic Research into the 2013 Cost of Living Index (COLI), which examined factors ranging from food prices to transportation.

Although the U.S. economy has supposedly been in recovery for years, you wouldn’t know by the millions of people who are seeking employment. There’s a good chance that you’ve found yourself suddenly unemployed with nowhere to turn for cashflow. You may need to think outside the box to keep money coming in.

You may love your wheels, but your bank account may tell a different story. Between maintenance, depreciation, parking fees, insurance, and oh, yes, gas – you are undoubtedly spending major coin to keep your car in working order and yourself on the right side of the law. How much?

Kids who live a lavish lifestyle courtesy of their rich parents can usually count on future financial security, and a continued life of luxury. One potential heir who will not benefit from such inherited wealth is Jaycee Chan, son of iconic action movie star Jackie Chan. Negating an earlier pledge to leave only half his fortune to charity, the elder Chan revealed in October 2012 that he instead intended to give his entire fortune to charity, totally disinheriting his offspring or other family members. But why?

Do you use your smartphone to purchase movie tickets with the Fandango app or monitor your finances with the Credit Karma app? You might want to rethink that practice – especially if you routinely connect to either app through public WiFi connections. According to a statement released by the Federal Trade Commission on March 28, 2014 users of Credit Karma’s and Fandango’s were potentially vulnerable to “man in the middle” attacks, which allow attackers to intercept information transmitted to or from the apps. Source : FTC

Whether you are just making the break from the 9-to-5 routine or already are a serial entrepreneur, having the right tools is important. It can play a major role in distinguishing between a successful freelancing career and a quick retreat back to a regular job.

Do you still carry a flip phone, or worse, no mobile phone at all? Are you still dropping off rolls of film at your neighborhood drug store? Change for its own sake is often questionable, but holding on to outdated equipment can be detrimental to your work from home business. You could be creating a less-than-favorable impression with current and potential clients. Worse, you could even be losing money.

Keeping yourself beautiful (whether male or female) can be pricey. You can save money on beauty by doing some tasks yourself, but some things are best left to the professionals. There is no need to spend more than you should. However, if you attempt a procedure beyond your capabilities, you could wind up with an Oops! I Did It Again moment that will cost you far more to correct than you would have spent had you gone to a pro in the first place.