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  1. Celebrities With Big Dreams That Paid Off

    It's a scary prospect to follow your passion instead of following the steady paycheck, but the rewards that come with it are more than just monetary. If you loathe your job, the salary may seem less appealing.
  2. Top 7 Myths About Starting A Business

    Don't let these myths stop you from reaching your entrepreneurial dreams.
  3. 6 Career-Killing Facebook Mistakes

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

    There are a number of stars who also possess top-grade business savvy. Find out which celebs are a double threat.
  5. Get Paid To Surf The Web

    If you're out of work, these tasks could help you earn enough cash to carry you to your next job.
  6. 7 Unintentional Entrepreneurs

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

    Traditional ideas are falling by the wayside, and being replaced by flexible arrangements and a results-oriented approach.
  8. 6 Freelance Jobs That Don't Pay

    Plenty of worthwhile freelance gigs are out there - you just need to be careful to steer clear of the duds and dead ends.
  9. This Week in Financial History: Speculative Bubbles, Bill Gates, Coca Cola and Capitalism

    From the millionaire boom and the IPO of one of the world's largest companies, read on to find out what significant financial events of the past occurred during this week.
  10. Financial Villains: Where Are They Now?

    We check in with these news-making fraudsters to see whether they cleaned up their acts after a decade or more.
  11. 7 Women Inventors And Their Indispensable Designs

    About 10% of patents are awarded to women every year. Learn about some of the most familiar items invented by women, and how they came up with them.
  12. 6 Reasons Why Products Fail

    There are a number of reasons outside of marketing and the actual product that can lead to unmitigated failure.
  13. Hype It Like Steve Jobs

    Since Steve Jobs is the king of hype, it's no wonder Apple earns billions of dollars every year. Read on to learn about some of Apple's famous tactics for building buzz.
  14. This Week In Finance: Carl Icahn and Ben Bernanke

    During this week in financial history, an iconic corporate raider was born, and a new economist took the helm of the Federal Reserve.
  15. Free Online Content: Can It Last?

    With media organizations facing increased financial challenges, paid content is becoming an increasingly attractive option.
  16. 5 Strange New Ways To Invest

    These new investment vehicles could be for you if you are feeling burned by the recession.
  17. Big Brother Breweries

    We look at the activity of the world's three largest brewers, and the impact on brewers and consumers.
  18. Consumer "Fads" That Haven't Faded

    Fads are always coming and going, but some have shown unexpected staying power.
  19. Georges Doriot And The Birth Of Venture Capital

    Venture capital has been around for centuries, but Georges Doriot turned it into a structured field of investment.
  20. Consumer "Fads" That Haven't Faded

    From bottled water to Harry Potter, these products were deemed fads but have managed to stick around.
  21. How To Make $1 Million In Your Small Business

    Make your dream a reality. Find out what you can do to reach this financial goal.
  22. 5 Overpaid Jobs

    Looking at whether someone else could do the same job for less pay, we find some surprising overpaid jobs.
  23. Extreme Socially Responsible Investing

    Make your money work for you without putting it into ventures that don't support your values.
  24. Becoming A Financial Writer

    Instead of working on Wall Street, write about it.
  25. Forces That Move Stock Prices

    You can't predict exactly how stocks will behave, but knowing what affects prices will put you ahead of the pack.
  26. The Future Of Green Technology Investing

    Other endeavors may be experiencing a credit crunch, but investing in energy conservation, sustainable energy and resource maximization is on the rise.
  27. Will A Systematic Withdrawal Plan Work For You?

    Check out the particulars of an SWP to see if it's the right choice for your retirement.
  28. Improve Your Karma With Microlending

    Not all businesses are self-sustaining - many rely on microlending in order to survive.
  29. Why is Game Theory useful in business?

    Game theory was once hailed as a revolutionary interdisciplinary phenomenon bringing together psychology, mathematics, philosophy and an extensive mix of other academic areas. Eight Noble Prizes have been awarded to those who have progressed the discipline; but beyond the academic level, is game theory ...
  30. Identifying And Managing Business Risks

    There are a lot of risks associated with running a business, but there are an equal number of ways to prepare for and manage them.
  31. Social Finance Careers: Creating A Better World

    Find out how to snag a career that could bring you more than money.
  32. Franchises Struggling Under SBA Loans

    Here we look at 10 companies that the Coleman Report labeled as the worst performers based on loan failures over the 2000 to 2008 period.
  33. Run Your Finances Like A Business

    Think of yourself as your own little company. To make it run smoothly, you need to take a look at your books.
  34. Top 7 Franchise Dangers

    Buying a franchise may not be all that it's cracked up to be. Find out why.
  35. When Wholesale Funding Goes Bad

    The wholesale funding process is extremely dependent on the credit markets. Therefore, it is not always the best option for a business.
  36. Forbes' Top Small Companies: Where Are They Now?

    How did these companies fare after topping the Forbes list of America's best small cap companies?
  37. Which is not a process the Federal Reserve uses to control the level of business ...

    A. Reserve requirements B. Margin requirementsC. Balance of paymentsD. Open market operations Answer: BAlthough the Fed sets margin requirements, that power is used to regulate financial markets, not to control the level of underlying business activity.
  38. Financial Funds Provide Diversity ... And Risk

    Sector funds can provide maximum exposure to financial industry stocks, but this benefit is a double-edged sword.
  39. Where Should Your Small Business Incorporate?

    Where you incorporate your small business will affect your tax rates and overall costs. Where is it the most economical?
  40. Why Successful Business Owners Sell Out

    Learn the motives that drive companies into the arms of an acquirer.
  41. Lending Clubs: Better Than Banks?

    If you need to borrow money and your credit is making it tough, this new option may be just what you're looking for.
  42. Are You And Your Bank All A-Twitter?

    As Twitter's popularity grows, even the banks are getting on board.
  43. Is It Too Late For A Career Change?

    Career changes come in many forms. Here are a few ways that you can add some excitement to your professional life.
  44. Financial Capitalism Opens Doors To Personal Fortune

    The Industrial Revolution introduced a new age of investing and financial self sufficiency.
  45. Recognize And Avoid "Work At Home" Scams

    From pyramid schemes to envelope stuffing, there are a lot of scams masquerading as legitimate part-time work.
  46. Fund Of Funds - High Society For The Little Guy

    Like a mutual fund, FOFs provide instant diversity by grouping many hedge funds into one product.
  47. How do I value the shares that I own in a private company?

    Share ownership in a private company is usually quite difficult to value due to the absence of a public market for the shares. Unlike public companies that have the price per share widely available, shareholders of private companies have to use a variety of methods to determine the approximate value ...
  48. Do "Widow And Orphan" Stocks Still Exist?

    Is there such a thing as a safe stock providing high dividend income? It may be time to redefine the terms "widows" and "orphans."
  49. If America Was A Person

    So much has changed in such a short period of time the question is what, or who, exactly, is America today?
  50. Socially Responsible Mutual Funds

    It is possible to avoid unethical investments and still profit from mutual funds. Find out how!
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  2. Differences Between Private Foundations And Public Charities

    Here's a look at the differences between these types of charitable organizations.
  3. How To Monetize Your YouTube Channel

    YouTube's Partner Program helps users earn money through their channels. Find out how.
  4. The World's Most Valuable Private Companies

    In spite of the rewards going public can bring, some companies prefer to remain private, and they are very successful in this.
  5. Is Cyber Monday The New Black Friday?

    Cyber Monday is becoming more popular than Black Friday. Here's why.
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