Entrepreneurship

Check out the particulars of an SWP to see if it's the right choice for your retirement.

These offer higher returns than regular certificates of deposit, but there's a catch.

Unusual - and even humorous - things that people can do to get a break on their income taxes.

If you follow these methods for calculating estimated tax payments, you could minimize your chances of incurring penalties.

Find out how to evaluate a firm's loan portfolio to determine its financial health.

Not all businesses are self-sustaining - many rely on microlending in order to survive.

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 ...

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.

Find out how to snag a career that could bring you more than money.

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.

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

Buying a franchise may not be all that it's cracked up to be. Find out why.

The wholesale funding process is extremely dependent on the credit markets. Therefore, it is not always the best option for a business.

How did these companies fare after topping the Forbes list of America's best small cap companies?

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.

Sector funds can provide maximum exposure to financial industry stocks, but this benefit is a double-edged sword.

Where you incorporate your small business will affect your tax rates and overall costs. Where is it the most economical?

Learn the motives that drive companies into the arms of an acquirer.

If you need to borrow money and your credit is making it tough, this new option may be just what you're looking for.

As Twitter's popularity grows, even the banks are getting on board.

Career changes come in many forms. Here are a few ways that you can add some excitement to your professional life.

The Industrial Revolution introduced a new age of investing and financial self sufficiency.

From pyramid schemes to envelope stuffing, there are a lot of scams masquerading as legitimate part-time work.

Like a mutual fund, FOFs provide instant diversity by grouping many hedge funds into one product.

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 ...

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

It is possible to avoid unethical investments and still profit from mutual funds. Find out how!

So much has changed in such a short period of time the question is what, or who, exactly, is America today?

A company logo change usually constitutes a material disclosable event. Securities law requires that companies disclose all material information and corporate events to shareholders, and material information withheld from shareholders could be a violation of the law.

Take charge of your finances and make them work for you.

When a large stakeholder is dissatisfied with a company's management, it may take matters into its own hands.

Many mortgage brokers adapted to the post-subprime environment by becoming loan modification specialists.

In the financial industry, there's not much emphasis placed on dealing with customer complaints, but there should be.

It's never too late to jump into the entrepreneurship game - these three stories provide the proof.

After the infamous collapse of companies like Tyco, Enron and WorldCom, the government responded to try and prevent it from happening again.

The GMAT is the standard test for business schools, but many will accept a GRE score instead.

The mini credit crunch in small business lending is going to hit a lot of businesses that depend on short-term credit.

Although they probably have better hair, the business world doesn't go easy on celebrities.

This tool is easy to use and can provide valuable information on financial analysis and forecasting. Find out how.

When a company needs more funding, there are many options. Corporate bonds is just one of them.

These non-traditional methods can help you make some extra cash.

Trading through a separate business structure allows active traders access to all of the tax mitigation and asset protection strategies available.

Because of the non-public nature of private equity, it can be difficult to the learn the lingo. We break it down here.

The H.J. Heinz company, founded by Henry John Heinz, was incorporated on July 27, 1900.

The first car produced by the Ford Motor company was the original Model A that came out in 1903.

If your business administers a retirement plan, you should recognize what's at stake.

Online selling is just as easy as in-person selling and can yield five to 10 times the profit.