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Recent Personal Finance Articles

New York Weighs Tax Increase on Business Owners

Lawmakers propose raising personal income tax rates for those making above $250,000 a year; could affect S corps.  Read more

Kids Worried About the Economy

The downturn has younger Americans expecting fewer gifts this holiday season, a survey finds.  Read more

Investor Confidence Down

More wealthy Americans are pessimistic about the economy, a survey finds.  Read more

How I Did It: Restaurateur Barbara Lynch

Fake it till you make it, then make it big.  Read more

Retirement Savings Down

To cope with the slumping economy, many Americans are neglecting their long-term savings.  Read more

Consumers Tightening their Belts

Forced to cut spending, Americans are feeling better about managing their finances.  Read more

Workers Fear Lost Benefits

The economic crisis has older employees worrying about retirement, a survey finds.  Read more

Consumer Outlook Bleak

Turmoil on Wall Street is expected to burst an improved outlook on the economy, a survey shows.  Read more

Consumer Spending Flat

Wage gains last month were offset by higher prices, the government reports.  Read more

Consumer Mood Up

Americans are more confident about the economy and their finances, a survey finds.  Read more

More Young People in Debt

The credit crunch is putting the squeeze on younger Americans, a survey finds.  Read more

Rising Costs Cut into Savings

Even with rebate checks, consumers are putting less money away, a survey finds.  Read more

Study: Retiring Harder on Women

Lower income and a longer lifespan are forcing women to save more than men, a study finds.  Read more

Buy, Sell, or Hold?

How entrepreneurs are playing the commercial real estate market.  Read more

Higher Prices Cutting Into Savings

Rising food and gas prices have Americans dipping into their retirement funds, a survey finds.  Read more

Boomers Taking on Second Careers

Many Americans are shunning retirement to pursue social goals and extra income, a study finds.  Read more

The Only Guide to Investing an Entrepreneur Will Ever Need: Our Manifesto

A look at the thinking behind Inc.com's new investing blog.  Read more

Bankruptcies Rising Among Seniors

A lack of financial planning is putting more retirees at risk, research shows.  Read more

Retired Execs Turn to Consulting

Citing extra income, many older workers are launching second careers as industry consultants.  Read more

Study: 401(k) Plans Mismanaged

Many older workers are investing too heavily in company stock, researchers say.  Read more

Drives: Turn to Port, I Mean Go Left

How will you know the world's most expensive convertible? It's the one with a cloth top lined with cashmere.  Read more

Foreclosures Hit Record High

More homeowners are falling behind on mortgage payments, an industry group says  Read more

A Cash Literacy Deficit?

A recent survey finds many Americans don't understand basic financial concepts.  Read more

Small Firms Relying on Accountants

When it comes to preparing their taxes, most small-business owners prefer a hired gun, a new survey finds.  Read more

Business Owners Shun Retirement

Despite their wealth, a recent survey shows many affluent employers have no plans to quit.  Read more

The Secret Life of a Serial CEO

Bob Cramer has piloted six companies to big paydays. Now he has found a start-up that offers something else--excitement, poetry, a legacy.  Read more

Why 80 Is the New 30

Forget shuffleboard and croquet. With Americans living longer, a growing number of people are embarking on entrepreneurial second careers -- well into their ...  Read more

King Ink

Tattoos are everywhere. But the tattoo business has yet to outgrow its outlaw roots. Mario Barth aims to change that. His goal: to build the Starbucks of tat...  Read more

The Retirement Myth

Americans are living longer, healthier, and more productive lives. For many entrepreneurs, the real fun now begins after 65.  Read more

Passing It On

Using life insurance as an estate planning tool.  Read more

Family Planning: A Rough Guide to Business Succession

Succession planning isn't easy, but it is necessary. Start early and talk frequently, and you'll have an advantage. Here are some pointers and resources to l...  Read more

High Gas Prices Trigger Fears for Travel Companies

Nearly half of U.S. consumers say they will scrap their summer travel plans if prices continue to climb.  Read more

Partners in Business and Life

If you and your spouse are co-owners of a business, you need to get your ducks in a row. Tactfully.  Read more

Breakup Blues

Protecting your business if you (or your kids) get divorced.  Read more

Guest Speaker: The Truth About Investment Bubbles

Yes, you can get hurt when they burst. But you can also make a bundle.  Read more