Business Costs & Regulation

Today's forecast for management decisionmaking.

What you should know about blowing the whistle on an employer.

Use sites such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Peerbackers to make your big idea a reality.

Expert financial tips on starting a small business.

For Amy Nichols, the path to entrepreneurship started with her dog.

Deductions just got easier for self-employed taxpayers.

With revenues up, state officials are again courting companies considering moving in or expanding. But it'll be tough to prove the lures actually pay off.

Applying for financial aid can seem as daunting as taking college-entrance exams. But don't worry. You'll find plenty of answers to your questions at our ...

Creative people should get paid for their talent in a variety of ways, especially by consumers of their work.

Higher interest rates, continued bipartisan lollygagging and other factors may trip up the current bull market.

In his State of the Union address, President Obama once again stressed the need to spend more federal funds on crumbling infrastructure in coming years, ...

Years ago, the fellow who was running the IRS at the time told Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine that he figured millions of taxpayers overpaid their ...

The big draws for making things in the U.S.: rising wages abroad, cheap energy here.

A franchise is a quick way to invest in a ready-made enterprise.

If you're hoping to start your own business, finding the right place to set up shop is a critical first step. To give budding entrepreneurs a jump on the ...

In a divided Washington, the worst is yet to come.

This Arizona businessman moved to North Dakota to capitalize on the oil-shale bonanza and resurrect his finances.

Now that the payroll tax holiday has been sacrificed to the fiscal-cliff gods, taxpayers are left to their own devices to prevent a cut in take-home pay.

Nonprofits would get more done with a for-profit toolbox.

A government crackdown will put money back in some consumers' pockets.

Many Republicans argue that their party needs to reach out to Hispanics to stay relevant in national elections.

Recent glitches have turned up the heat on computerized traders.

SEC member Elisse Walter will take Mary Schapiro's place as top dog, at least through 2013.

Like the economy as a whole, the commercial real estate market will strengthen over the coming year.

Citizens United changed some of the rules of politics at work, but not all.

Getting ill-gotten gains returned to shareholders remains the exception, not the rule.

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More states, and Amazon, are collecting from online shoppers.

Both candidates for the White House are spewing a lot of rhetoric on taxes. But what exactly do the buzzwords mean and how would their proposals affect you?

Fiscal cliff? Whatever! Consumers are ready to spend, even if it means more debt.

In good times and bad, franchises can offer a proven business model to people eager to run their own show. The trick is finding one that is right for you. Here ...

Too many of these lawsuits are based on nit-picking offenses, with negligible compensation for the "injured" consumers.

By Erin Burt, Contributing Editor June 2012 What seems like a bargain may really be a bad deal in disguise. If you've ever shelled out money for ...

U.S. steelmakers and Caterpillar want steep concessions from their unions. If they succeed, will other big manufacturing firms follow?

Firms are opposed to costly new laws. But they might have the most to lose.

To reduce risks and costs of pension plans, some companies are offering lump sums to former employees and retirees currently getting monthly pension payments.

With car makers feeling a bit more flush, expect a wider range of better vehicles.

The two major presidential candidates are blaming each other for the outsourcing they say has moved American jobs abroad. Who is responsible?

The cloud hanging over bank stocks this year has a silver lining.

Hospitals and health companies skilled at cost containment will reap the biggest rewards from the Affordable Care Act.

As businesses and consumers prepare for new insurance rules, Republicans in Congress will try to overturn the health care law.

In the absence of a uniform federal policy, fights over state laws will linger for years.

CEO pay will keep rising sharply, partly because Americans aren't close to agreeing on what bosses should be paid.

Passengers enjoy more protections, but airlines may be quicker to cancel flights.

Get inspired to turn your vision into reality.

Smalls see opportunities to expand as lending loosens up.

In his latest book, Yale’s Robert Shiller offers his ideas for fixing the world of finance.

No set amount automatically raises alarms, but several pay practices are red flags.

Facing big challenges and limited resources, the SEC struggles to keep the markets safe for investors.

By Thomas M. Anderson A state 529 plan is one of the most popular ways to save for college because of its tax advantages and ease of use. But how much ...