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          Shark Tank has been a hit show now for years and I've enjoyed every episode. The six main investor Sharks have very diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and investment perspectives.While most people usually think of Mark Cuban as the biggest (and wealthiest) shark, I've always focused more on the miserly "Mr. Wonderful" Kevin O'Leary . This Canadian turned Bostonian is "the only disciplined investor in the Shark Tank" as he likes to say. He's almost the antithesis of QVC Queen Lori Greiner who is most often very encouraging and passionate about the presenting entrepreneurs.            He's usually the harshest critic and can be quite brutal and offensive when evaluating entrepreneurs, products, and businesses. He tells it like it is, no sugar coating, like a real life Gordon Gekko . When he was a young aspiring entrepreneur, a big moment in his life was the harsh advice of his step-father telling him that he needed to stop h...

You may not believe us when we say, but there is more money waiting for you with the limited amount that you have right now. We’re talking about “making money work for you” instead of you working for the money! It is another way of investing in something that will bring in more cash for you. It's important to save, be ready for financial emergencies, and to have a solid plan for retirement. Follow the steps given below and start raking in some extra green for yourself.  1. Open Up A Savings Account  Before you can get your money to do the heavy lifting for you, you will want to open up an emergency savings account with about six months of your living expenses stored in cash. The smartest place to put all of that is in an FDIC-insured high-yielding checking or savings account. Usually a savings account these days will offer an interest rate of about 0.01% which isn't great. However, there are high yield savings accounts with 1% or higher returns and much more lucrative options...

When you are a business owner, you have to constantly look for new, innovative ways to slash your costs. One of the best ways to do this is to look for ways to lower your energy bills. If you can reduce your energy costs, you can use the capital to grow your business and make it stronger. Here are five energy solutions you can implement to improve your business.  1. Use Energy-Efficient Electronics  If your business is using older electronics, you could be wasting a lot of energy. Most newer electronics are much more energy-efficient than their older counterparts. While it may cost you money upfront, in the long-run you will save money by lowering your energy bills when you buy new, energy-efficient electronic devices.  2. Install A Wind Turbine  One of the best ways that you can lower your company’s energy bills is to make the transition to renewable energy. If you install a wind turbine it can drastically reduce the amount of electricity that you have to purchase...

Here are some of my favorite quotes about investing and business from billionaire and stock market influencer Carl Icahn: 1)  "In life and business, there are two cardinal sins. The first is to act precipitously without thought and the second is to not act at all." 2)  "I look at companies as businesses, while Wall Street analysts look for quarterly earnings performance. I buy assets and potential productivity. Wall Street buys earnings, so they miss a lot of things that I see in certain situations." 3)  "You learn in this business: It you want a friend, get a dog." 4)  "Don't confuse luck with skill when judging others, and especially when judging yourself." 5)  "Some people get rich studying artificial intelligence. Me, I make money studying natural stupidity." Be like Carl Icahn and invest with success ! I hope you enjoyed these 5 great Carl Icahn quotes about investing and finances.  Interested in more great quotes on money? ...