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The Brilliance of Failure, In the Words of a Self-Made Billionaire
E-commerce mogul Michael Rubin plays fast and hard and has lost a lot along the way. But to hear him tell it, that's exactly why he is winning now.
Buffett to Congress: Stop Using Debt Limit as Weapon
Billionaire investor Warren Buffett says the threat to not raise the nation's debt limit is a 'political weapon of mass destruction' both sides need to resist.
7 Consequences of the Potential Debt Default
What will happen if the U.S. defaults on its debt obligations? Here are 7 possible outcomes -- and they don't look good.
Race to the Top Goes to College
President Obama laid out a plan for combating the rising cost of college, but passage is far from apparent. The plan is also not obviously advantageous for students.
Most Students Now Pay for College Themselves
Some 80 percent of college students chip in for their education. There is one thing, however, that mom and dad are still paying for.
New Student Loan Law Offers Short-Term Benefits and Potentially Long-Term Headaches
奥巴马总统预计将sign a new student loan bill into law today. While it stands to reduce costs for many in the near term, students could face higher costs down the road.
The College Question for Entrepreneurs Gains Momentum as Costs Surge
Regardless of whether interest rates on certain student loans stay inflated, the high cost of college must be met proactively. Here are some tips for tamping down on your education debt-load.
U.S. Consumer Getting Stronger, Loan Delinquencies Continue to Fall
U.S. consumers continued to pay down debt in the first quarter of 2013 as household wealth rose above its pre-recession peak.
9 Strategies for Improving Your Credit Rating
Start cleaning up your credit rating and improving your credit scores with these smart tips from a personal finance expert.
The Ethics Coach on Pirating Software, Copycat Designing and More
This month we tackle thorny questions about pirates, extreme imitation and angry creditors.
Negotiating Secrets: How to Convince Creditors Not to Ruin Your Credit Score
Not everything in your credit history has to show up on your credit report. Here's how to convince your creditors to remove or modify negative information.
Save or Pay Off Debt? How to Weigh Your Options
Social entrepreneur and educator Steve Mariotti on the importance of a thorough analysis when it comes to your startup's finances.
Loans, Contracts and Jobs: How Federal Spending Cuts Could Affect You
If Congress can't come to a deal over how to reduce the budget, numerous small businesses could be affected.
Closing the African-American Startup Gap (Opinion)
Targeted minority-lending programs have had only limited success in encouraging new-business creation among minorities. Could crowd-funding help close the startup gap?
Rob Foregger on Fixing the Debt (Opinion)
The presidential election is a wake-up call for the main event: Tackling America's out-of-control debt problem, the EverBank co-founder writes.