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Recent Personal Finance Articles

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

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

Dec. 20, 2006 -- Personal income in the United States grew 1.4 percent in the third quarter of 2006, according to a release today from th...  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

Nov. 30, 2005 --With wage growth barely keeping...  Read more

Senate Delays Estate Tax Vote

September 8, 2005 --The U.S. Senate will delay voting on the future of the estate tax in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, Senate Majority Le...  Read more

Saying No to Retirement

Older CEOs plan to work past age 65. They may find that harder than they expect.  Read more