Personal Finance Articles

If you have a promising business that needs a boost, you may be able to put your faith in these wealthy investors.

This measure has its benefits, but it can also present earnings through rose-colored glasses.

Alternative work arrangements offer greater flexibility and freedom. Read on to find out if they're for you.

It's a buyer's market, but where are the best places to purchase your new home?

Learn how rate changes can affect home prices and how you can keep up.

With the plethora of summer music festivals happening around the U.S., we check out which one offers the best deal.

Looking to score a cheap vacation this summer? Find out where you will get the most bang for your U.S. buck.

If you got rejected from college, you're in good company, so did some of the most successful people in the world.

Understanding these benchmarks can help you select the most competitive adjustable-rate loan.

These habits could have you working longer, retiring later and finding yourself flat broke in your golden years.

Fed's focus on unemployment blinding it to price pressures.

From tanning beds to pizza parlors you might be surprised about where the latest taxes might appear.

This company opened its first franchise on April 15 55 years ago. Without it, fast food just wouldn't be the same.

An endorsement from Oprah can cause a small business to become an overnight success story.

From the formation of General Electric in 1892 to the dotcom crash of 2000, we'll look at what made financial history this week.

This plan doesn't get as much attention as its more popular cousin - the 401(k) - but it has a lot of benefits for eligible investors.

Consumers can be forgiven for wondering if all the recalls are out of honest safety concerns or simply smart business.

Investing your tax refund will give you the best possible return.

What are the advantages of having a business partner? What are the advantages of doing it yourself?

No matter how much money you have, there are six components that you must have in your budget to weather any financial storm.

The word "sale" can compel consumers to buy all sorts of things. But just because something's cheap, doesn't mean it's a deal.

To what extent are taxes and restrictions being used to modify your behavior?

Have you ever purchased a product because you were afraid of what would happen if you didn't? Many businesses thrive for that very reason.

Some of the biggest names in retail topped the headlines in the last week.

The internet allows prospective homeowners to take charge of finding their dream home.

Copying in numbers directly from your tax forms can end up with you paying more (or less) taxes than you owe.

Both measure performance, but sometimes they tell a very different story. This is why they’re best used together.

These short-term loans can provide much-needed cash, but the instant payout comes at a cost.

Success in Hollywood isn't just measured by ticket sales - development costs play a large part, too.

Get to know some of the best stock pickers, their strategies and how they got their starts.

With interest rates at all-time lows and major rate hikes around the corner, many experts say the best time to snag a mortgage is right now.

Last-minute advice, including what to do if you find you can't finish your 1040 or pay on time.

Buy munis, book losses, avoid marriage, consider a Roth conversion now and get your Lasik eye surgery next year.

“Location, location, location” is a common mantra in real estate. And it’s good advice – except for one thing: most people have no idea what this really means.

Understanding the origins of our tax withholding system is crucial to getting the most out of it.

Find out how these famous investors have fared as they've aged.

Summer movie season can be a major money maker for big studios, especially if they can produce a smash-hit.

If your tax bill is bigger than you'd hoped, there are few ways you can reduce it next year.

The "handyman special" that seems like a great deal can quickly become a money pit. Find out which repairs are most likely to put you in the red.

Hidden somewhere in the recently-passed health care bill were also many major changes to the student loan program.

Until the job market picks up, you may be "stuck" in your current job. Make the most of your time there.

A product recall can decimate a stock in some cases, and have hardly any impact in others. What's the difference?

Despite initial reports of the losses he caused to his sponsors, Woods may be the biggest casualty of his tarnished reputation.

These professionals' interests may not always align with your own. Find out how to protect yourself.

Analyst reports can be an investor's best friend - but without knowing how to read them, you won't be able to fully utilize them.

Whether you need a ghost in a jar or a celebrity-owned socks, eBay can hook you up.

As usual, the financial world is filled with hope, change and uncertainty.

Women have lots to offer in the male-dominated IT industry - and companies are catching on.

Don't let these myths stop you from reaching your entrepreneurial dreams.

Social networking can be a valuable job-search tool and a serious liability. Find out how to keep Facebook from ruining your job prospects.

From the death of Howard Hughes to the birth of patent law, we'll look at what happened this week in financial history.

Without some basic knowledge, you won't get the job. Find out what you need to know and how to prepare.

A tax pro answers questions she hears most often and quashes some myths.

Find out how the 403(b) plan helps employees of nonprofit entities meet their retirement goals.

Legal fees have never been more expensive. Here are some ways for you to save on legal fees while still getting reliable advice.

Education bills may not be as stressful as you think - these student tax breaks can help!

Find out how to keep the IRS from getting under your skin and avoid other frustrating tax scenarios.

Don't go it alone in the real estate market. We'll show you how to find the help you need.

We look at how U.S. taxes have changed since their inception.

This strategy of moving your tax deductable payments and donations to the following year could mean hundreds more on your return.

Tough economic times have more people spending their vacation at home. Find out how to make the most of your staycation.

These companies are going down with their industries unless they can make drastic changes.

Raise your returns or lower your losses; these often misunderstood specialists can help guide you.

News of Warren Buffett's unsolicited takeover bid for Kayla Summers' lemonade stand, and other top financial news.

With spring just around the corner, now is a great time for a financial makeover.

Millions of stay-at-home parents are blogging for extra income, and some are raking in six-figure salaries.

Find out the many similarities between filling your March Madness bracket and filling your portfolio.

These celebrities found their true calling away from their initial high-profile positions.

Mathematically speaking, walking away can sometimes be the most prudent choice. Find out how to run the numbers.

Imagine having millions or billions of dollars, but living like you do right now.

From Nixon's tax bill to Marlboro Friday, we'll look at what happened this week in financial history.

Their salaries depend on people paying taxes, but these politicians avoided paying taxes themselves.

You might never have considered these jobs, but for many people these strange tasks are all in a day's work.

The real estate market has changed dramatically in the last few years - don't get caught in the cold.

The earlier that kids are exposed to real-world financial issues, the more prepared they will be.

In the past three years, personal bankruptcies have been on the rise throughout the U.K. Here's how it happens.

In many ways, these apps are more useful than the products they're modeled after.

It seems that Halloween has come early to the world of finance. We take a look at what's making news this week.

For a happy marriage, a financial separation may be the best solution.

With six-figure price tags for some medical procedures, many Americans are going abroad for more affordable healthcare.

It pays to invest in companies that generate profits more efficiently than their rivals. This is where ROE comes in.

Use these easy tips to protect your financial interests from natural disasters.

Exotic mortgages allow you to decide how much to pay. Find out how much they really cost.

Federal subsidies, low interest rates, falling home prices - many are about to come to an end. Find out how to get on board before these benefits run out.

There are a number of stars who also possess top-grade business savvy. Find out which celebs are a double threat.

There are many people and companies that can file your taxes. Find out what each has to offer, and which is right for you.

We look at ways in which gambling creeps into trading, and what may drive an individual to trade - or gamble - in the first place.

At least one of these 10 internships should appeal to any student.

From inner-city housing projects to rural homesteads without heat, these celebrities built up their millions from nothing.

If you're out of work, these tasks could help you earn enough cash to carry you to your next job.

A new bill is set to extend the COBRA subsidy until the end of 2010. What is at risk without the extension?

It's not ideal, but there are times when it can make sense to use your IRA or 401(k) for a down payment.

If your career was derailed recently, you're not alone - but these jobs are on the rise.

This bill is initiating big changes in the U.S. healthcare system. Find out how it will affect you.

Have you ever stumbled on an idea and thought it was a definite money-maker? These entrepreneurs turned those ideas into success.

The shift in retirement plan schemes - from defined benefit plans to defined contribution plans - raises some important issues.

Many investors still bear scars from Bre-X, Silver Thursday and the end of Aldelphia. We'll look at these and other historic financial events that occurred this week.