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
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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
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
High Gas Prices Scare Off Shoppers
Businesses fear record-high prices at the pump will cut into overall consumer spending. Read more
Building Your Dream House
Now may be the time. And yet... Read more
The Problem With Passion
Good entrepreneurs can be bad investors. Read more
Giving the Kids the Business
It's never too soon to start. Read more
Personal Income Growth Steady in Q3
Personal income in the United States grew 1.4 percent in the third quarter of 2006, according to a release today from the Bureau of Economic Analysis. Read more
Foundations R Us
You can give it away as smartly as you made it. Read more
Majority of Business Owners Have Defined Exit Strategy
Male and female entrepreneurs are just as likely to have long-term plans for their companies, according to a new study. Read more
Most Business Owners Plan to Sell Within Three Years
A seller's market and aging baby-boomer population is causing many entrepreneurs to consider exiting. Read more
Democrats Block Effort to Reduce Estate Tax, Raise Minimum Wage
Republicans fell four votes short of advancing a bill that combined two key issues for business owners. Read more
A 23 Year-Old CEO 
Jared Isaacman, founder and CEO of United Bank Card, talks about starting his business when he was sixteen years old. His credit card transaction processi... Watch video
Senate Republicans Postpone Vote on Estate Tax
Facing a shortage of votes, Majority Leader Bill Frist is holding off until after the Fourth of July. Read more
House Passes Overhaul of Estate Tax
Under the new bill, 99.5% of all estates would be exempt from what critics call the 'death tax.' Read more
NFIB Summit Presses Health-Care Reform, Estate-Tax Repeal
The nation's largest small-business lobby urged members to head to the polls in November. Read more
Estate-Tax Repeal Falls Short in Senate
Republicans say they will pursue a compromise on reducing the 'unfair burden' on small businesses. Read more
Battle Lines Drawn Over Estate Tax
During Senate floor debate, Republicans made their case for permanent repeal, while Democrats called the move 'unconscionable.' Read more
Independent Beer Makers Lobby Congress Over Tax
As part of an annual conference, brewers are voicing opposition to a longstanding excise tax. Read more
Is A Pension Plan Right For You?
If you answer yes to these six questions, a defined benefit plan may be worth a look. Read more
Estate Planning 101
If your business adds a significant amount of wealth to your estate, it also increases the estate's potential tax liability. Here are a few ways you can pass... Read more
Personal Finances Worry Most Employees
U.S. businesses charge China with manipulating its currency, which they blame for the loss of U.S. Survey finds that more than half of employees consider the... Read more
Senate Delays Estate Tax Vote
In the wake of Hurricane Katrina, tax-cutting agenda is put on hold. Read more
Saying No to Retirement
Older CEOs plan to work past age 65. They may find that harder than they expect. Read more
How I Did It: Sidney Frank, founder, Sidney Frank Importing
"I wanted to be a billionaire," says the man responsible for your Jägermeister headache. At age 85 he stunned the liquor industry by getting his wish. Read more
AARP Survey Reveals Support for Social Security
Social Security has outpaced pensions and personal savings as the most important source of income respondents relied on in retirement, AARP found. Read more
Family Partnerships Under Scrutiny
The IRS takes a closer look at a way business owners sidestep estate taxes. Read more
Inc. 500 Hall of Famer Goes Public with a Bang
Five-time Inc. 500 winner, Morningstar, offers shares in a Dutch auction. Read more
