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Though he's catching bipartisan heat, Ben Bernanke might prefer to stay in the kitchen and work on his reputation.

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.

Although the nation's employment rate is slowly improving, certain occupations are still suffering — and will continue to suffer for the remainder of ...

Even as many Americans struggle to find work, certain fields are booming — and will continue to boom well into the future. You could boost your odds ...

A look at tips from a few of our favorite personal finance bloggers on how to find a job, start a side gig and improve your current work situation.

Early missteps and ongoing political tensions won't slow a growing infusion of Chinese capital into a variety of U.S. enterprises.

Looking to be your own boss? Here's how to get started on the right foot as an entrepreneur.

Ready to launch your million-dollar idea? You'll need cash to get started. Here’s where to find it.

The automatic cuts likely won't cause a recession. But the economy would grow faster without the endless gridlock.

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

You can see, dollar-by-dollar, where $85 billion will be sliced out of the Federal budget this year.

Expect a lot of regional disparity in job growth and economic vigor this year.

Starting your own small business may sound like a good deal. You can call the shots, set your own hours and eliminate long, pointless meetings. But how ...

Kiplinger columnists Cameron Huddleston and Kim Lankford share why working from home works for them.

A look at what others are saying about the pros and cons of working from home and the state of parental leave in the U.S.

You'll pay more at the supermarket this year, thanks to drought-depleted food supplies and a greater reliance on pricier food imports. Look for food ...

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, ...

A weekly look at personal finance tips and insights others are offering.

President Obama jockeys for position ahead of the March 1 deadline that will trigger the start of $1.2 trillion in cuts to domestic and defense programs.

Countries eager to stimulate their economies and boost exports -- the U.S. included -- are on a perilous path

Want to be your own boss but wary of the risk involved? Consider a franchise, where you can be an entrepreneur with the comfort of having a tried and ...

To be productive, make your workspace all business.

You have a plan. Now, what about the money?

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

Get help navigating airports and booking discounted rental cars.

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 ...

America's manufacturing sector is recovering and poised for a modest rebound. The question is how much?

Small-business owners are the target of this phishing scheme.

Over the next decade, the number and variety of robots in the workplace will soar, taking over many jobs that are too dirty, too dull or too dangerous ...

You can run a good chunk of your business right from your phone. Here's how.

China's new leaders have hinted that they'll adopt badly needed market-oriented economic reforms, but will they follow through?

The new pictures of our columnists reflect the personalities of the people you enjoy reading.

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

A recovery takes shape in Europe, and growth picks up in China.

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

You can't keep marginal rates low if you allow deductions for such items as mortgage interest.

Salary hikes this year should outpace consumer prices.

The popular election of judges opens up the judicial branch to the same partisan and commercial pressures that the other branches experience.

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

How to succeed in business without showing up at the office.

As the new year rolls in, The Kiplinger Letters give you our forecasts on key issues to build into your decisionmaking process.

The choice is whether to reduce the retirement benefit by a little now or a lot more later.

Forecasting hits and misses from The Kiplinger Letter.

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

Can the Fed engineer both low unemployment and low inflation?

Use these resources to find legitimate telecommuting jobs, and watch out for scams.

Now is a great time to network and find work for the new year.

It's reasonable to give the disabled a longer parking limit than others, but they should pay the same as everyone else.