Why Buy Retail Stocks?

As investors hunt for bargain stocks with strong growth potential, many are taking a closer look at retail stocks - and for a good reason.

Washington Report

Washington Report: Week of Nov. 16- Nov. 20

The Homebuyers Toolkit: Money Attitudes and Budgeting

Last weekend I attended The Money Conference for Women in Hartford, CT. A 26-year-old woman stood up and shared how she is more than $60,000 in debt as a result of student loans and credit cards. She makes about $40,000 a year working for a non-profit and one of her immediate goals was to purchase a home. The keynote speaker, Michelle Singletary, a nationally syndicated columnist, told her to pump her breaks and focus on paying off her debt first. Her story is all too familiar. A lot of people want to take on more debt before addressing their current issues.

Oprah Winfrey to End Talk Show in 2011

Oprah Winfrey announced Friday that her television show, the foundation of a multibillion-dollar media empire, will end its run in 2011 after 25 seasons.

Nerjyzing Diversity in the Video Gaming Industry

Some people sit and watch on the sidelines, while others play the game. Jacqueline S. Beauchamp plays the game. Not satisfied with the dearth of diversity in the video gaming industry, Beauchamp started Nerjyzed Entertainment Inc.

Treasury Secretary, SBA Chief Host Listening Session for Entrepreneurs

Last month the Obama administration announced with great fanfare a plan to increase small business lending. It also promised to host a conference where small businesses, small business advocates and lenders could share their recommendations on the most effective and fastest ways to get capital to cash-strapped entrepreneurs.

Straight from the Bosses’ Mouths

For students looking to clinch that ideal job, landing an internship can bring you closer to your goal. But securing that sought-after internship is only half the battle. Leaving a mark on the company, other interns, and key managers could mean the difference between future employment and an arduous job search. While school career counselors, mentors, [...]

Check Yourself Before You Wreck Yourself

Once again, it's the time of year when pressure on consumers to do their part to boost the engine of our economy begins to build. The "official" start of the holiday shopping season, November 27 (also known as Black Friday—so named because the spending beginning that weekend is expected to bring retailers from being in the red to being in the black, i.e., into profitability for the year), is just over a week away.

Slash Your College Prep Expenses

Your college prep budget doesn’t have to break the bank. Check out these quick tips to defray costs.

Identity Protection Programs: How Do They Stack Up?

You can’t stop identity theft, but you can take measures to protect your personal information. Along with shredding personal documents, regularly checking your credit report for abnormal or unauthorized activity, there are also a number of services available which guarantee to protect consumers against identity theft. But, are they worth it?