Some unscrupulous agents are misrepresenting Medicare policies and even signing up retirees without their knowledge. Here's how to protect yourself and your loved ones.

A foul-up by student-loan company Sallie Mae temporarily sends hundreds of thousands of Americans' scores plunging. Here's how to find out whether you got hit -- and what to do now.

I've written before about the growing open innovation trend being pioneered by sites like Fellowforce and Spigit. Ideablob is another site supporting the open development of business ideas. And they're...

Ever thought about buying a franchise as a way to own your own business? Franchises generally offer a proven business model, a reliable supply chain, brand recognition and national marketing...